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March 24-28, 2025

AVPS Eco Update - March
March has been a busy month at AVPS! Our Eco Team has been hard at work promoting clean air for all of our students by encouraging families to turn off their engines while waiting in the parking lot. 

Did you know: There is a bylaw in the City of Burlington that idling your vehicle for longer than 1 minute can result in a ticket of over $100? For more information, click HERE!


Thank you to all of our families who participated in AVPS' first Family Earth Hour. We had over 15 families respond to our survey to let us know they participated by going electricity free for 1 hour. Did you participate? Let us know by filling in the survey HERE. Congratulations to Jai S in Grade 2 for winning the $25 gift card!


On March 28th all students were encouraged to celebrate World Water Day by showing off their reusable water bottles at school! (Students were invited to bring their empty reusable bottle, if they were fasting!) Did you know that Halton Region is committed to providing clean, fresh tap water for all residents to drink? Check out the Halton Region Water Website for reports and information HERE!


Upcoming Eco Events

- Earth Month Kick Off

- iWalk Wednesdays - Walk & roll to school every week

- Waste Reduction Campaign - How can you pack a litter free lunch?

- Sort Your Waste - Check out the Halton Region Website HERE for more info

Evening of Black Excellence 2025 - Save the Date!

Upcoming Dates:
Mar 31 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Apr 1 - Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Apr 4 - PA Day (No School)
Apr 8 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake
Apr 9 - Grade 2's to Safety Village
Apr 9 - Jr/Int Showcase 7:00pm
Apr 10 - Grade 2's to Safety Village
Apr 10 - Jr/Int Showcase 7:00pm

March 3-21, 2025

March Break
We hope that all of our students enjoyed their March Break and took time to relax with their family and friends.

Pizza Days
Please note that due to a snow day, we lost a pizza day in February. That pizza day will go in as a make up day on April 10th. If you were scheduled for pizza on the snow day, your order will arrive on April 10th.

Term 3 pizza orders are open NOW for ordering. Online orders are due by April 8th.

Earth Hour
Saturday March 22, is WWF's global Earth Hour. Families are encouraged to participate by going 'electricity and battery free' for 1 hour! If your family is able to participate, please let us know by filling in this quick form, and send a photo to Ms. Wojkowski - wojkowskia@hdsb.ca for a chance to win a $25 gift card! 

Check out the WWF website for more information: https://www.earthhour.org/

Remember, Vipers may be purple, but let's go green!

Message from Frank Hayden SS
From your future school, Dr. Frank J. Hayden, home of the Huskies!

Lots is happening at Hayden! Secondary staff and elementary staff are working together on Numeracy strategies to continually improve student achievement. Wind Ensemble and Concert Band won a Silver Plus standing with an invitation to the Nationals. The Bantam Boys Basketball Team won the HSSAA Championship and the Girls Hockey Team won Silver in the Finals. In this week's Halton Skills Competition, Hayden celebrated a win in Cabinet Making.

Upcoming Dates:
Mar 31 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Apr 1 - Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Apr 4 - PA Day (No School)
Apr 8 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake
Apr 9 - Grade 2's to Safety Village
Apr 9 - Jr/Int Showcase 7:00pm
Apr 10 - Grade 2's to Safety Village
Apr 10 - Jr/Int Showcase 7:00pm

February 24-28, 2025

Adya Verma is AVPS' Student Of Excellence
Adya Verma is a hard-working, dedicated, and passionate 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. Adya 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 band, to student leadership, to Eco Club, to Halton Skills, and can be counted on to show up every time. Adya greets everyone she meets with a friendly smile showing that she cares about the people in her community. She goes out of her way to create a positive classroom environment. Adya embodies the four pillars of our Alton Village community - Kindness, Respect, Citizenship, and Leadership!

Pizza Days
Please note that due to a snow day, we lost a pizza day in February. That pizza day will go in as a make up day on April 10th. If you were scheduled for pizza on the snow day, your order will arrive on April 10th.

Term 3 pizza orders will open for ordering on March 17th. You can order pizza on School Cash Online.

Manie Musicale
The Junior and Intermediate French teachers are excited to introduce our francophone culture unit to all students in grade 4 to 8. Over the next two months, students will participate in an international competition modelled after March Madness basketball, using a bracket of 16 contemporary songs by Francophone artists. Students will be able to express their opinions about francophone music and will be able to demonstrate an increased understanding and respect for the artistic contributions of diverse artists and cultures.

Upcoming Dates:
Mar 10-14 - Spring Break (No School)
Mar 31 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Apr 1 - Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Apr 4 - PA Day (No School)

February 17-21, 2025

Adya Verma is AVPS' Student Of Excellence
Adya Verma is a hard-working, dedicated, and passionate 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. Adya 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 band, to student leadership, to Eco Club, to Halton Skills, and can be counted on to show up every time. Adya greets everyone she meets with a friendly smile showing that she cares about the people in her community. She goes out of her way to create a positive classroom environment. Adya embodies the four pillars of our Alton Village community - Kindness, Respect, Citizenship, and Leadership!

Basketball and Junior Volleyball Season Start-Up
This week, was the start of two seasons. Our Senior Basketball and Junior Volleyball seasons got off to a great start with tournaments and league games. Good luck in your seasons Viper!

Band Shows Their Skills
Greetings from the land of music and music festivals!
The Alton community can take pride in the accomplishments of the Junior and Senior bands, which competed this past Thursday at the Golden Horseshoe Music Festival. The Grade 8 Senior Band received a GOLD level adjudication, and many many accolades for their wonderful performance of Taiko, The Tempest, and Snakebite. The Grade 7 Junior Band received a SILVER PLUS adjudication for their performance of Starburst Fanfare, The Siege, and Let's Go Band. The adjudicators were very helpful with their feedback to take this band to the next level for next year. All in all, it was a very successful day for all of our young performers, and they represented their school and community in a way that we can all take pride in!
A huge thanks to Mr. Pavlovsky for his tireless support of the music program at Alton Village. Also, special thanks to Ms. Wojkowski, Ms. Stoness and Mrs. Oakes who attended the trip in support of the band.
Please take this opportunity to mark APRIL 9 and 10 in your calendars, so that you can plan to hear these bands at ALTON VILLAGE for the Junior/ Intermediate MUSIC SHOWCASE. More details to follow :)

Upcoming Dates:
Feb 25 - Halton Skills Competition
Feb 26 - AVPS Council Meeting  (7:00pm)
Feb 28 - Grade 8 Grad Photo Day
Mar 10-14 - Spring Break (No School)
Mar 31 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Apr 1 - Grade 3 Swim to Survive
Apr 4 - PA Day (No School)

February 3-7, 2025

Eco Update!
This week, the Gr. 4-8 AVPS Green Council had their first meeting to help build awareness and engagement in making AVPS a cleaner, greener place to learn and grow. Students reps will help spread information on our iWalk Wednesdays, LOSO (Lights off, screens off) and other energy saving tips. Go Green, Vipers!

Congratulations to Ms. Stein's Gr. 5 class for winning the Winter Walk Day contest! The students celebrated with a super fun "Bring Your Own Mug" hot chocolate party. Thanks for staying cool and walking to school, Grade 5s ❄️

Last week AVPS celebrated WWF Sweater Day. We had 23 families respond to our survey to let us know they bundled up in a sweater and turned down the thermostat to show their support. Thank you!

Upcoming Events: 

Upcoming Dates:
Feb 14 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Feb 17 - Family Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 18 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
Feb 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb 19 - Jr & Sr Bands @ Music Festival
Feb 20 - Council Games Night (6pm-8pm)

February 3-7, 2025

Council Games Night - February 20th
Did someone call B-I-N-G-O??!!!

Come join this fun FREE event at the school and test your skills, trivia and luck!

When: Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm
Where: AVPS Gym

Bring your favourite board game or play one of ours.... Bingo will also be run throughout the evening.  No electronic games please. 

Every participant will enter a draw to win a fabulous prize..... We will also have our epic Kids vs Parents trivia quiz battle.  Who will come out on top this year?!! 

*Please note that all students require adult supervision to participate - please do not leave your children unattended*

Hope to see you there! 

Upcoming Dates:
Feb 14 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Feb 17 - Family Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 18 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
Feb 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb 19 - Jr & Sr Bands @ Music Festival
Feb 20 - Council Games Night (6pm-8pm)

January 27-31, 2025

Vex Robotics Tournament
Our school hosted a Vex Robotics Tournament this past Thursday. The event brought teams from multiple schools here to Alton Village for the competition.

Earlier in the day our Intermediate students were also treated a great presentation from the Robotics team at Frank Hayden Secondary School. The gym was full of excitement and Robots all afternoon!  

French Immersion Registration
In the Halton District School Board, students can begin French Immersion in Grade 2, where 100% of the instructional day is taught in French. 

If you are interested in registering your Grade 1 child(ren) for the French Immersion program, further information and resources are available on the HDSB website:

Registration is open from Dec. 1 until Jan. 31 and can be completed through the Google Form. All students who are registered during this time will take part in the French Immersion program. Please note that no registrations will be accepted after the deadline. 

To register, families will need to know which French Immersion school your child would attend based on your home address. Use the HDSB’s Find My Local School tool to determine this information. 

Upcoming Dates:
Feb 14 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Feb 17 - Family Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 18 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
Feb 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb 19 - Jr & Sr Bands @ Music Festival

January 20-24, 2025

French Immersion Registration
In the Halton District School Board, students can begin French Immersion in Grade 2, where 100% of the instructional day is taught in French. 

If you are interested in registering your Grade 1 child(ren) for the French Immersion program, further information and resources are available on the HDSB website:

Registration is open from Dec. 1 until Jan. 31 and can be completed through the Google Form. All students who are registered during this time will take part in the French Immersion program. Please note that no registrations will be accepted after the deadline. 

To register, families will need to know which French Immersion school your child would attend based on your home address. Use the HDSB’s Find My Local School tool to determine this information. 

Budget Input Survey
The HDSB is seeking input on the 2025-2026 school year budget to help guide decision-making. Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members are invited to provide input on the budget development process through an online survey by Feb. 9, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Learn more about the budget development process and provide input on 2025-2026 budget priorities: https://bit.ly/HDSBBudgetConsultation

Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child starting school in September 2025? Registration is underway for Kindergarten in the #HDSB. Parents/guardians can register online or in-person. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3C1GhvR

Upcoming Dates:
Jan 27 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
Feb 14 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Feb 17 - Family Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 18 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
Feb 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb 19 - Jr & Sr Bands @ Music Festival
Feb 27 - Music Showcase (Daytime & Evening Performance)

January 13-17, 2025

Extended Absences
Is your student going to be away from school for an extended absence? If your family is planning a multi-week or multi-month trip please inform the Main Office of your extended absence. Attached you will find the form required to be submitted to the office in the event of a lengthy absence for student.  HERE

Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child starting school in September 2025? Registration is underway for Kindergarten in the #HDSB. Parents/guardians can register online or in-person. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3C1GhvR

Upcoming Dates:
Jan 27 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
Feb 14 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Feb 17 - Family Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 18 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
Feb 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb 19 - Jr & Sr Bands @ Music Festival
Feb 27 - Music Showcase (Daytime & Evening Performance)

January 6-10, 2025

Snow Valley Trip
We had a wonderful time in Barrie at Snow Valley for our Gr 6-8 snow trip. The sun was shining all day and the snow was perfect. In total we brought 300 students and 7 buses to the hills. Students spent the day snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding. Many students took advantage of the fresh air and enjoyed their whole days outside. The buses were full of tired students the whole way home. A huge thank you to our students who carried themselves with respect and kindness while representing our school while at the resort. A great day for all! 

Parent Pick Ups
A reminder that if you come to pick up your child during the school day you must come directly to the Main Office and check-in. Your child will then be called out of class and you can meet them in the Main Office. Parent are not permitted to walk through the school during the school day.

Additionally, when you are picking up your student from the blacktop after school please stay back near the fences and away from the student line ups. This is for safety reasons and so our staff can properly dismiss our students safely.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child starting school in September 2025? Registration is underway for Kindergarten in the #HDSB. Parents/guardians can register online or in-person. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3C1GhvR

Upcoming Dates:
Jan 27 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
Feb 14 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Feb 17 - Family Day Holiday (No School)
Feb 18 - Term 1 Reports Go Home
Feb 18 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb 19 - Jr & Sr Bands @ Music Festival
Feb 27 - Music Showcase (Daytime & Evening Performance)

December 16-20, 2024

Holiday Break
We wish all of our families a peaceful and relaxing holiday break. A reminder that the school will be closed for the next two weeks and the first day of classes for students will be January 6, 2025. We will see everyone in the new year! 

Parking Lot Reminders
We are asking that people be mindful when using the school parking lots and the small parking lot off of Palladium Drive. We have noticed that some cars are parking in the accessible parking spaces who do not have permits to do so. Please be aware of the spaces in which you are choosing to park and be sure to keep those accessible spots clear for those who require them. Thank you. 

Holiday Concert - Thank You!
A big thank you to all the families who came out to support our primary students as they performed this past week. The concerts were a culmination of weeks of hard work by our students under the expert guidance of our primary music teachers, Ms. Gill and Mrs. O'Reilly.

Food Drive - Final Donations
Thank you to all who donated non-perishable food items to the Alton Village Food Drive. The items collected are all being delivered to the Burlington Food Bank. With the help of our Student Leaders, our Alton Village community donated more than 375 items! Way to go Vipers!

Save the Date - Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Conference
Save the date! HDSB parents/guardians and community members are invited to the 2025 Parent Involvement Committee Conference: Getting Connected on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.

This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays and a keynote address by Dr. Alex Russell, Ph.D., C.Psych., Clinical Psychologist and author of Drop the Worry Ball: How to Parent in the Age of Entitlement. Lunch will be provided and free childminding for children aged 4-12 is available. Further information and registration details will be shared in January!

Upcoming Dates:
Dec 21 - Jan 5 - Holiday Break (No School)
Jan 6 - First Day Back @ School
Jan 8 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 Ski Trip
Jan 9 - Grade 1’s - Bronte Creek in the classroom

December 9-13, 2024

Save the Date - Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Conference
Save the date! HDSB parents/guardians and community members are invited to the 2025 Parent Involvement Committee Conference: Getting Connected on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton.

This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays and a keynote address by Dr. Alex Russell, Ph.D., C.Psych., Clinical Psychologist and author of Drop the Worry Ball: How to Parent in the Age of Entitlement. Lunch will be provided and free childminding for children aged 4-12 is available. Further information and registration details will be shared in January!

Snow Valley - LAST CALL!!
Gr 6,7,8 SNOW VALLEY TRIP FORMS
REGISTARTION DEADLINE: Monday, Dec 16

There is something for everyone on this trip! No Excuses! Ski or board down the hill 🏂. Lounge on a tube, while sliding down the hill 🛷. Sit in the chalet and warm up with hot chocolate! ☕. 

Don't delay get your form in TODAY!  Snow Valley Trip Forms

Due to the Holiday Break, no late forms will be accepted. 

Holiday Concerts
The school Holiday Concert is approaching, IT'S NEXT WEEK!! Important Information:

Dates:  Dec 18th at 11:15am and 7pm and Dec 19th at 11:15am and 7pm - please check to see which date your child is performing 

Tickets:  Available FOR FREE on 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. 

Evening arrival information:  On the evening of students' performance they are to arrive no earlier than 6:30pm to their classroom. 

Students should wear their designated outfits during the day of their performance and again at night. They are welcome to change into it just for the show to keep it clean.

Food Drive:  We ask that families attending the Holiday Concerts make a food donation to the AVPS Holiday Food Drive in lieu of a ticket. All proceeds will be given to the Burlington Food Bank. Our goal is to donate 1000 items to help families during the holidays. Thank you for your support with this! 

Upcoming Dates:
Dec 18 -19 - Primary Holiday Concerts
Dec 20 - Early Dismissal (1:30pm dismissal)
Dec 21 - Jan 5 - Holiday Break (No School)
Jan 6 - First Day Back @ School
Jan 8 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 Ski Trip
Jan 9 - Grade 1’s - Bronte Creek in the classroom

December 2-6, 2024

Walking to School
Hey AVPS! The snow may be falling, but we're still encouraging all students to walk to school on Wednesdays! Help us build a strong, healthy, sustainable community and achieve our Platinum Certification for Eco Schools!

Check out THIS awesome resource for more information!

Also, start planning for Wednesday February 5th! It is our annual Winter Walk Day! We're aiming for 75% participation this year, which means we'd need over 700 students to walk that day! Mark your calendars and get your boots ready!

Remember, Vipers may be purple, but let's go green!

Holiday Concert
The school Holiday Concert is approaching, IT'S NEXT WEEK!! Important Information:

Dates:  Dec 18th at 11:15am and 7pm and Dec 19th at 11:15am and 7pm - please check to see which date your child is performing 

Tickets:  Available FOR FREE on 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. 

Evening arrival information:  On the evening of students' performance they are to arrive no earlier than 6:30pm to their classroom. 

Students should wear their designated outfits during the day of their performance and again at night. They are welcome to change into it just for the show to keep it clean.

Food Drive:  We ask that families attending the Holiday Concerts make a food donation to the AVPS Holiday Food Drive in lieu of a ticket. All proceeds will be given to the Burlington Food Bank. Our goal is to donate 1000 items to help families during the holidays. Thank you for your support with this! 

Upcoming Dates:
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations
Dec 18 -19 - Primary Holiday Concerts
Dec 20 - Early Dismissal (1:30pm dismissal)
Dec 21 - Jan 5 - Holiday Break (No School)
Jan 6 - First Day Back @ School
Jan 8 - Gr. 6, 7, 8 Ski Trip
Jan 9 - Grade 1’s - Bronte Creek in the classroom

November 18-22, 2024

Cram a Cruiser
Our school showed their love in a major way this week by donating MULTIPLE police cars full of toys to needy children throughout our city. In fact, our school community brought in so many toys that the police had to come back for a second round to be able to "cram" all the items into their vehicles. A big thank you to all of our students and families who took the time to donate new and unwrapped toys to our toy drive. It was a huge success.

Save The Date! - Holiday Concert

Hydro Safety Presentation
We had Burlington Hydro here for a few assemblies this week. Students learned about proper safety around electricity and what to do in case of an electricity emergency. This is always one of the favorite presentations of the year. Ask you kids about "electrocuting pickles"!

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 25 - 29 - Progress Report Conference Week
Nov 29 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations
Dec 18 -19 - Primary Holiday Concerts - SAVE THE DATE
Dec 21 - Jan 5 - Holiday Break (No School)

November 11-15, 2024

Remembrance Day @ AVPS
This past Monday we obserevd Remembrance Day here at Alton Village with a variety of special events for our students and community. Our students were invited to a Remembrance Day assembly where our senior band played and several classes performed music pieces and read speeches and poetry that they had written. It was a great day of reflection and gratitude.

Waste Audit
As part of our push to become a Platinum Level Eco School we took an opportunity on Friday to perform a waste audit across our entire school. Our students sorted, weighed and recorded our recycling, green bins and garbage bins. The results of our internal waste audit are still being tabulated and will used in our application for Platiunum status. A huge thanks to Ms. Wojkowski for her guidance and leadership with our dedicated students in the Eco Club.

Cram a Cruiser

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home
Nov 19 - Frank Hayden - Robotics Workshop (Gr. 6-8, 4:00-6:00pm)
Nov 25 - 29 - Progress Report Conference Week + Kindergarten Visits
Nov 29 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations

November 4-8, 2024

Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family School Connections Night
What a great night at Alton Village! Nearly 300 people attended the Family-School Connections Night and sat in on 16 different sessions run by our incredible AVPS staff team. It was great to see such engagement from our school community! Thank you for staying engaged in your child's education and for always being supportive of the work happening within the HDSB and specifically, here at Alton Village. We always look forward to seeing our community in the building and celebrating our students.

The photos seen here are from the "Glow Art" session where teachers presented the art work that our students had created using glowing paint and then highlighted by "black light" in the classroom. One of the many great sessions presented on Thursday night.

Inclement Weather Reminder
With temperatures still keeping us guessing, winter weather could surprise us any time! To stay prepared, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe when wintry conditions arrive!

Frank Hayden - Robotics Workshop - Nov. 19th
Frank Hayden Secondary School's Robotics Team is very excited to share their learning and experiences with Grade 6, 7 and 8 students.

A group of Robotics students focused on community outreach and led by Ginni Arun Kumar, are organizing a Robotics Workshop for any interested Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from their feeder schools.

Purpose: Expose students to STEM and Hayden's Robotics Team. The team starts up in September and incoming Grade 9 students are encouraged to join early on. All are welcome during September. Those who miss this deadline have to wait for next year to join.

Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Frank Hayden SS - main lobby called "the For'em"
Note: Students must attend with a parent.

Food4Kids - Burlington
* a message from Food4Kids *

Hello Food4Kids Advocates!

This is a chance for you to help us out and you can do this from anywhere that suits you... 

I’m reaching out with exciting news! Food4Kids Halton has been selected as a finalist in iA Financial’s Philanthropy’s contest, and we need your help to win the grand prize of $100,000!

How can you help? It’s simple! All we need is for you to vote for Food4Kids Halton on iA Philanthropy’s contest page. Voting is open until November 27th, and every vote counts.

Here’s how you can vote:

Go to the voting page: https://donations-contest.ia.ca/

Find Food4Kids Halton and cast your vote. You’ll need to enter your name and email address.

Once you've voted, I’d be so grateful if you could share this with your friends, family, and colleagues. The more people who vote, the better our chances of winning that $100,000, which will help us continue to support kids in need throughout Halton.

Jeannie Bugiardini - Program Coordinator Burlington/Oakville

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home
Nov 19 - Frank Hayden - Robotics Workshop (Gr. 6-8, 4:00-6:00pm)
Nov 25 - 29 - Progress Report Conference Week + Kindergarten Visits
Nov 29 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations

October 28-November 1, 2024

Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family School Connections Night
We're excited to see many of you at the school on Thursday night (Nov. 7th) for our School Connections Night. Remember you must have pre-registered to attend that night. There are lots of great sessions being presented that night and lots to learn. We'll see you then!

Halloween 2024
Halloween was a big hit at Alton Village. So many great costumes and wonderful school spirit! We always love seeing how much our students cheer for each other and celebrate their friends. We also had a great pumpkin carving contest in Gr 7 with lots of great entries into that. All-in-all a wonderful day was had by our staff and students.

Cardboard Arcade
Our students showed off their STEM skills while building and presenting their carnival-style "Cardboard Arcade" games in the gym. A wonderful mixture of engineering, art, and friendsly competition. A big thanks for Ms. Hunt for her guidance and leadership for our students during these projects!

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family - School Connections Night  (6:30 to 8:00pm) Doors open at 6:15pm. Registration required!
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home
Nov 25 - 29 - Progress Report Conference Week + Kindergarten Visits
Nov 29 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations

October 21-25, 2024

Family-School Connections Night - Thursday, November 7th
Get ready for a fantastic night of learning with Alton Village Educators!  We invite families to join us for a special evening where you get to learn how the curriculum can connect to home.

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Location: Throughout the whole school
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Cost: The cost is FREE to attend. Parent supervision is required at all times.

Evening Outline:  Families will gather in the gym to receive an important message about our school community. Following the opening message, families will rotate to three different mini-workshops. Families will choose from workshops ranging from reading, math talks and STEM activities to glow-in-the-dark art, social media tips and how to winterize bikes with Principal Marks. There is a pre registration required for workshops and a pass for the event so please see the Google form below.

RSVP is mandatory: Due to limited space and restricted capacity, we recommend signing up as early as you can to reserve your spot. If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give the mini-workshop passes to another family.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND SAVE YOUR SPOT BY NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Questions: Email any questions Event Coordinators, Mrs. Barrieau (barrieauc@hdsb.ca) or Dr. Lazerte (lazerted@hdsb.ca)

We are so excited to share the learning that we do with our students with our Alton Village families! Hope you can join us!

AVPS Student Leadership has partnered with Kernels Popcorn to raise money to supplement intermediate extra curricular programs. Students will have an opportunity to purchase popcorn for the months of November and December. Popcorn will be delivered to the classroom on Fridays during second break starting November 15th until December 13th. ***November 29th is a PA Day so popcorn will be delivered on Thursday instead.***

Last chance to order Kernals popcorn on School Cash Online.  Orders are due by midnight Sunday, November 3rd.

Movie Night - Big Success!
A huge thank you goes out to Tera and school council for organizing a great movie night on Thursday night. Lots of families showed up, in their pajamas, to enjoy the movie and hangout with classmates and friends. There was popcorn and treats and fun! Thank you to all those who showed up for the event.

High School Information Sessions
Discover the exciting opportunities available for incoming high school students! Throughout November, the HDSB will host High School Information Nights to share insights into academic courses, extracurricular activities and pathways to post-secondary education. Join us to explore what each school offers and how we support student success during this key transition.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hhqjxu

Photo Retake Day
Get your smiles (re)ready for the retake day at Alton Village. Thursday November 7th!

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family - School Connections Night  (6:30 to 8:00pm) Doors open at 6:15pm. Registration required!
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home
Nov 25 - 29 - Progress Report Conference Week + Kindergarten Visits
Nov 29 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations

October 14-18, 2024

Director’s Panel: Schools, Human Rights and the Canadian Charter
#HDSB families, students, staff and community members are invited to the first session of the Director’s Panel series for the 2024-2025 school year: Schools, Human Rights and the Canadian Charter.
This virtual session will be livestreamed on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. and will explore how human rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are applied within HDSB schools. Through thoughtful discussion and open dialogue, the panel will delve into emerging challenges and consider best practices for upholding human rights in a way that supports both individual freedoms and the collective well-being of our school communities.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4879Ac2

Volleyball Season is Really *Bumpin'* @ AVPS
This week marked the start of the Senior Girls and Boys volleyball seasons. The teams played their league openers this past Thursday night. We wish all of our student athletes good luck as you compete this season against other Halton schools.

Movie Night - Thursday October 24th
Get ready for a spook-tacular movie night!  The AVPS School Council invites you and your family to join us for a special screening of Addams Family 2 in the gym.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Location: AVPS GYM
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Movie: Addams Family 2​​​​​​​    Click Here to view the Addams Family 2 official movie trailer
Cost: The cost is FREE to attend. Wear comfortable clothes ( or pajamas) and bring blankets or sleeping bags for extra comfort. Seating is on the gym floor. Please plan accordingly.
Parent supervision is required for the full screening of the film.

RSVP is mandatory
Due to limited space and restricted capacity, we recommend signing up as early as you can to reserve your spot. If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give the tickets to another family.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND SAVE YOUR SPOT

Concessions:
Each attendee will receive ONE complimentary bag of popcorn to enjoy during the movie. 
Additionally, we will have a limited concession stand with a variety of treats available for purchase including chips, candy, drinks and pizza, available for a nominal fee (CASH ONLY).

Questions
Email any questions to: avpsevents@gmail.com

We can't wait for this spook-tacular movie with our Viper families! 

Family-School Connections Night

Thursday, November 7th



Get ready for a fantastic night of learning with Alton Village Educators!  We invite families to join us for a special evening where you get to learn how the curriculum can connect to home.


Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Location: Throughout the whole school
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Cost: The cost is FREE to attend. Parent supervision is required at all times.

Evening Outline:  Families will gather in the gym to receive an important message about our school community. Following the opening message, families will rotate to three different mini-workshops. Families will choose from workshops ranging from reading, math talks and STEM activities to glow-in-the-dark art, social media tips and how to winterize bikes with Principal Marks. There is a pre registration required for workshops and a pass for the event so please see the Google form below.

RSVP is mandatory: Due to limited space and restricted capacity, we recommend signing up as early as you can to reserve your spot. If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give the mini-workshop passes to another family.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP AND SAVE YOUR SPOT BY NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (Form is awaiting some last minute workshops so will be linked on Wednesday, October 23, 2024)

Questions: Email any questions Event Coordinators, Mrs. Barrieau (barrieauc@hdsb.ca) or Dr. Lazerte (lazerted@hdsb.ca)

We are so excited to share the learning that we do with our students

with our Alton Village families! Hope you can join us!



Upcoming Dates:
Oct 24 - Movie Night (School Council Event) - Addams Family 2
Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family - School Connections  Night  (6:30 to 8:00) Doors open at 6:15 pm . 
The purpose of the evening is to gather families together to do three mini workshops with staff to understand the curriculum better and how to connect the learning  at home with  children. This is not a  drop-in and will require preregistration.  More details to come.
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home
Nov 25 - 29 - Progress Report Conference Week + Kindergarten Visits
Nov 29 - HDSB PA Day (No School)
Dec 10-11 - Gr. 7 Immunizations

October 7-11, 2024

Flag Football
Two teams of Grade 7's & 8's travelled this past week to Nelson High School to compete in a Flag Football tournament. Your Vipers finished the tournament with a record of 3-3, narrowly missing the Bronze Medal game on point differential. A big thanks to Ms. Stein and Ms. Downey for their guidance and coaching in the lead up to the event. Way to go Vipers!

School Clothing (Spirit Wear)
It's that time of year again.....it's time to show your Viper spirit!
School clothing is now on sale until October 15th so get your orders in! There is also 2025 Grad clothing available to order.
Click on the link to be taken to the ordering site: https://www.lcms.ca/altonpsvipers

Terry Fox Walk/Run @ AVPS
In honour of Terry Fox, our students took to the field and the paths around the school to walk and run their way to support cancer research. It was great to see all of our students being active and supporting cancer research.
If you didn't get a chance to donate to the cause, don't fear, there is still time! You can send your student with money on Tuesday (in a sealed and labelled envelope) or you can log on and donate through the website provided below:
Alton Village - Terry Fox Foundation

Bus Safety Presentations
On Thursday our students enjoyed a presentation about Bus Safety. This is an annual event that reminds students how to be safe in and around school busses. Be sure to ask your student (especially your youngest students) about "Buster the Bus".....always a BIG hit!

Upcoming Dates:
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)
Oct 15 - Spirit Wear Orders close
Oct 16 - Switch Day (Friday schedule)
Oct 17 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family - School Connections  Night  (6:30 to 8:00) Doors open at 6:15 pm . 
The purpose of the evening is to gather families together to do three mini workshops with staff to understand the curriculum better and how to connect the learning  at home with  children. This is not a  drop-in and will require preregistration.  More details to come.
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home

September 30-October 4, 2024

Thank You For Attending Our Event!
We hope you enjoyed our Open House/Fun Fair last week.  Thank you to all that attended, the committee that organized the event as well as to all that stepped up to volunteer.  We couldn't have done it without you.   

For our families with high school students that volunteered:  They should have received their completed Volunteer hours form when signing out from their shift at the Purple Vipers Tent.  If for some reason they did not, please email avpsevents@gmail.com directly. Please do not call the school office. 

We would love to hear your feedback from the event! Please take a couple of minutes to complete our survey.  We use this information to improve and bring new ideas to next year's fun fair!

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A QUICK SURVEY ABOUT THE FUN FAIR

Thanks again and hope to see you at our next event! Stay tuned for details!

Walk to School Month!
Did you know that October is Walk to School Month? We're going to be celebrating alllllll month long! Each Wednesday, students will have a chance at a ballot when they walk or roll to school. We will have awesome prizes and giveaways throughout the month...AND a final prize draw at the end of October!

A HUGE thank you to Karn M. and his family for donating prizes for this great event.

Come on, Vipers! We started the year with 50% participation...let's see if we can bump it up to 75%! That means we need about 750 people to WALK AND ROLL to school on Wednesdays in October!

Terry Fox Walk / Run
The AVPS Terry Fox Run takes place in the afternoon of Thursday, Oct.10th. Students will be running/walking around our school property in support of Cancer Research and the Terry Fox Foundation. Students are encouraged to have running shoes and a water bottle that day. Each day, leading up to Thursday, there will be announcements with videos, trivia, challenges, and more to kickstart the event.
If you would like more information about Terry Fox and his cause, the Terry Fox Virtual Classroom 2024 has lots of books, videos, and activities. 

Cross Country
Our Vipers travelled this past Wednesday to Sherwood Forest Park in Burlington to compete in the HDSB Cross Country meet. The event saw 1000's of student runners from across our Board come together for a great day of competition. The Alton Village team showed very well with many of our runners finishing in the top-10 (receiving ribbons) and many more runners finishing in the top-25. Way to go Vipers!

Photo Days
It was great to see so many wonderful smiles this past week during our Photo Days! A reminder, if you missed your photos this week that photo retake day will take place on Thursday November 7th.

Fire Safety
Please see the attached message from the Burlington Fire Dept about fire safety in our community.

See message here.

Upcoming Dates:
Oct 10 - AVPS Terry Fox Run/Walk
Oct 11 - PA Day (No School)
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)
Oct 15 - Spirit Wear Orders close
Oct 16 - Switch Day (Friday schedule)
Oct 17 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
Nov 7 - Alton  Village Family-School Connections  Night  (6:30 to 8:00) Doors open at 6:15 pm .  The purpose of the evening is to gather families together to do three mini workshops with staff to  understand the curriculum better and how to connect the learning  at home with  children. This is not a  drop-in and will require preregistration. More details to come.
Nov 18 - Progress Reports Go Home

September 23-27, 2024

Fun Fair & Open House
This past Thursday, the Fun Fair & Open House was a wonderful night and a huge success! A big thanks goes out to all the volunteers from School Council for making the event such a big hit. Tara and her team were instrumental in every aspect of the night from bouncy castles and food to raffle baskets and vendor displays.

Basket winners have been notified, please check your voicemails. Baskets are available to be picked up in the Main Office by Tuesday end of school day (3:00pm).

It was also great to see all the families here on site and visiting classrooms. It was evident that the students were proud to show off their work in their homerooms. Thanks to all the AVPS staff for being available and opening their spaces to the families.

AVPS Cross Country
Friday was a beautiful for our school's cross country meet. So many of our students took to the course! Top finishers from today's meet will be travelling to the Board-wide event next Wednesday to compete and represent Alton Village at the HDSB meet. Congrats to all the AVPS runners and good luck to all those moving onto the HDSB meet next week! Go Vipers Go!

School Clothing (Spirit Wear)
It's that time of year again.....it's time to show your Viper spirit!
School clothing is now on sale until October 15th so get your orders in! There is also 2025 Grad clothing available to order.
Click on the link to be taken to the ordering site: https://www.lcms.ca/altonpsvipers

Parking Lot - Out of Bounds
Please be mindful that the North-East parking lot (smaller lot) is NOT to be used for pick ups and drop offs. We are noticing an increase in vehicles blocking to area by the dumpsters and the bus loop entrance. This creates safety issues for our students as they walk on the property and produces back-ups for busses and other HDSB vehicles trying to access our building.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Upcoming Dates:
Oct 2 - HDSB Cross Country Meet
Oct 3 -4 - School Photo Days
Oct 11 - PA Day (No School)
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)
Oct 15 - Spirit Wear Orders close
Oct 16 - Switch Day (Friday schedule)
Oct 17 - Switch Day (Monday schedule)
Nov 7 - Photo Retake Day
Nov 7 - AVPS Curriculum Connection Night (more detail to come)

September 16-20, 2024

Fun Fair & Open House
Thursday September 26th - 4:30-7:30pm
We are just days away from our annual Fun Fair and Open House. Great food, prizes, bouncy castles and fun are the feature of the night. Teachers will also have their classrooms open from 6:00-7:00pm for families to come and have a quick visit.
We hope to see many, many families here at the school on Thursday to celebrate the start of another school year!

Clubs & Teams
We are only a few short weeks into the school year but there is a hive of activity during our recess breaks here at AVPS. Several clubs and team have started up including Cross Country, Volleyball, Eco Team, VEX Robotics, Jr and Sr Band, 3v3 Basketball, and many more. If you're ever unsure about what is going on around the school you can check out our morning announcements link right here on our website.
Come on Vipers, get out there and get in volved around the school!

Pizza Days
Feeling hungry for some pizza? You can order right now on Cashless. The first day of pizza delivery this year is October 3rd. Pizza Pizza will be our supplier this year. Get those orders in!

Upcoming Dates:
Sept 26 - Fun Fair / Open House
Sept  27 - AVPS in-school Cross Country Meet
Oct 2 - HDSB Cross Country Meet
Oct 3 -4 - School Photo Days
Oct 11 - PA Day (No School)
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)

September 9-13, 2024

"iWalk" Kick Off & Safe Streets Halton
We're kicking off the school year with an awesome event. On Monday Sept. 16th, we're encouraging everyone who is able, to walk, bike, or roll to school!
HDSB is partnering with Safe Streets Halton, who will be on Palladium Way before and after school, to spread the word about safe use of bike lanes, how to get to school using active transportation...and they'll be handing out awesome prizes! So, slow down, be safe and travel with care.
Let's go green this year, Vipers, and walk, bike, or roll to school every day! 

Student Health Awareness
Next week you will receive an email with “Start Up Forms”. Please take the time to complete these forms especially if there are any life-threatening conditions that we should be aware of. If this condition is new for your student please reach out to the school so we can put a Plan of Care in place.

Volunteers for Fun Fair
It takes a Village.....and we need YOU!

Come sign up to volunteer at Alton Village Public School's Annual Fun Fair!

Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Volunteer Setup Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Event Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm (2 Shifts available: 4pm-6pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm)
Clean Up Time: 7:30pm-8pm 

What's involved? Sign up to help at one of the following stations:

Do you have a student in High School looking to earn volunteer hours towards their mandatory requirement? High School Students will earn Volunteer Hours and Have Fun!

Click on the link below to sign up for a slot or two....CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR ALTON VILLAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUN FAIR 2024

Questions?  Email: avpsevents@gmail.com

If we don't meet our Volunteer numbers, this event cannot take place. Help give back to the school and our Vipers.

Hope to see you there!

Student Well-Being & Mental Health
We would like to introduce our school’s Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC): Allysa Antinori  and our School's Social Worker (SW): Jenny White. Jenny and Allysa will be a part of the Alton Village Public School community this year.

What is a CYC?
CYCs are an active and integral part of the school community, often participating in school-wide activities (e.g. well-being teams, youth engagement, parent/guardian/caregiver information sessions, etc.) with educators to enhance student well-being. Students receive mental health literacy and social-emotional learning while at school through the curriculum. As a  complement to this learning, CYCs promote mental health through sharing and co-leading  evidence-based social-emotional learning and activities to provide classwide programming. CYCs are also part of response teams for all schools in the Halton District School Board (e.g. Tragic Events Response Team, Black Equity and Human Rights Team and suicide risk screening). 

How CYCs can support students
Parents/guardians/caregivers may receive notification letters and updates throughout the school year about evidence-based social-emotional literacy materials shared in classrooms with CYCs. CYCs can also provide specific opportunities for students through small group or individual sessions focusing on psychoeducation, well-being and skill building. These sessions support students in reaching their goals. This is done in consultation with and consent from parents. 

What is a Social Worker?
Social Workers are an integral part of the school community.  Social workers work together with students,  parents/caregivers, staff and community providers to help students feel well and have a positive school experience. Students learn ways to address their feelings and emotions through identity-affirming evidenced-based therapeutic interventions. Social Workers, like CYCs, are also part of response teams for all schools in the HDSB. Access to a Social Worker is done through your child’s school with parent/guardian consent. Grade 7 and 8 students can self-refer and receive individual psychotherapeutic support if they are 12 years of age and older.

How can Social Workers support students?
Social Workers use psychotherapeutic interventions to support students on a variety of issues. These interventions are evidence-based and are identity-affirming to ensure that students feel that their voice is being heard and validated. Some interventions used include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Social Workers and students work towards goal based outcomes.

Further information and additional support about the full complement of services from Student Well-Being please refer to the HDSB Mental Health & Well-Being webpage for more information on the support parent section available to students at school and how to access this support.

Upcoming Dates:
Sept 18 - School Council Meeting - 7pm - AVPS Library
Sept 26 - Fun Fair / Open House
Sept  27 - AVPS in-school Cross Country Meet
Oct 2 - HDSB Cross Country Meet
Oct 3 -4 - School Photo Days
Oct 11 - PA Day (No School)
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)

September 3-6, 2024

Welcome Back AVPS!
On behalf of all the staff of Alton Village Public School I want to thank the community for a wonderful first week back! Our students were able to reconnect with friends, meet new classmates and get to know their new teachers. It was great to see so many familiar, smiley faces and to meet our new students as well. 2024-2025 is shaping up to be a great year at Alton Village.

-Mr. Marks
Principal AVPS

Fun Fair & Open House
Our annual fall fun fair and open house will take place on Thursday, September 26th. This is always one of the biggest events of the school year and brings together our community to celebrate a new school year. This event is run by our school council and requires a large number of volunteers. School council will be hosting an in-person meeting at the school on Thursday, September 12th at 7pm. Click here to sign-up for the meeting. More information about the Fun Fair will be coming out over the next few weeks.

Student Safety
We want to draw your attention to a few items that will help support our students’ and their safety while on our school property.

Both before and after school we are asking that parents stay off of the blacktop area. This allows our staff to have the space and sight-lines required to safely sign in and dismiss our students.

The east parking lot (small lot) and the “Kiss and Ride” (in front of the building) are out-of-bounds during pick up and drop off. The kiss and ride is only for our buses and students who need extra help getting into and out of their cars. We have noticed the overcrowding in these areas are leading to unsafe conditions for our students as they walk to and from our property.

When dropping off your children at the front doors in the morning one of our staff members will walk your child to their class. Parents are not to be in the building without formally signing into the office.

Upcoming Dates (2024-2025 School Year):
Sept 25 - HDSB Cross Country Meet
Sept 26 - Fun Fair / Open House
Oct 3 -4 - School Photo Days
Oct 11 - PA Day (No School)
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)

June 24-28, 2024

Summer Break
We hope that all of our students and families have a wonderful summer break and take time to connect, relax and play during this time. We will see you all in September. The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday September 4th.
Details such as next year's teachers and your child's class assignment will be released the last week of August.

Early Dismissal
A reminder that the last day of school is Friday June 28th and that students will be dismissed 90 minutes early. That means that our day will end at 1:30pm. Please note that this will also affect bus times at the end of the day.

Thank You School Council
We wanted to take this opportunity, on behalf of our school community, to express our sincere gratitude to the school council for their outstanding contributions to our school community this year.  Your commitment to volunteerism and fundraising has been truly remarkable, and the impact of your efforts is evident throughout our school.

The success of events such as the Fun Fair, Holiday Shop, Dance-a-Thon, Games Night and many more is a testament to all of your hard work and dedication. The funds raised have allowed us to enhance our STEM program with new robotics equipment, provide much-needed shade for our sports teams with two brand new tents, and purchase new instruments for our award-winning band program. These enhancements would not have been possible without your generous support.

Your partnership is invaluable, and we are grateful for the time and energy you have invested in our school. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the students at Alton Village. 

Summer Hours

Please note the following summer hours for our school.

Upcoming Dates (2024-2025 School Year):
Sept 4 - First Day of 2024-2025 School Year
Sept 25 - HDSB Cross Country Meet
Sept 26 - Fun Fair / Open House
Oct 11 - PA Day (No School)
Oct 14 - Thanksgiving (No School)

June 17-21, 2024

Early Dismissal
A reminder that the last day of school is Friday June 28th and that students will be dismissed 90 minutes early. That means that our day will end at 1:30pm. Please note that this will also affect bus times at the end of the day.

Halton Learning Foundation
As the school year comes to a close, we know many parents like to thank their children’s teachers with a small gift. If you are looking for a non-traditional gift with meaning, consider making a donation in the teacher’s honour to the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF).

HLF is a registered charity that provides financial support exclusively for students in the HDSB. Not only will your recipient receive a card notifying them of your generous gesture, but your donation will also help support students with essential needs like food, clothing and school supplies. Visit haltonlearningfoundation.ca/donation-love-of-learning/

#ThankATeacher #NoStudentLeftBehind

Jump Rope For Heart!  ❤️
Our school has rescheduled our jump rope for heart!

Please dress for outdoors activities including sunscreen, hat, and water bottle!  We have added cooling zones and water breaks as well to help beat the heat! Students will get a freezie at the end to cool off as well!

If you are able to donate, we would really appreciate it!   You can use the link below to donate to the school or within the school page you can create a page for your child to fundraise and earn prizes as they earn more pledges! If your child is wishing to earn prizes, they need to have the donations go through their name, not the generic school page. Either way, the money is going to a great cause and all the donations will go towards our school goal and helping beat heart disease and stroke! 

Donate or sign up using this link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/47304 

Upcoming Dates:
June 24 - Grade 8 Grad Trip (Part 2) - Toronto
June 25 - Report Cards sent home
June 26 - Grade 8 Grad @ Frank Hayden
June 28 - Last Day of School (1:30pm dismissal)

June 3-7, 2024

EQAO
Congratulations to all of our EQAO writers this past week! Our grade 3's and grade 6's did such a great job and showed wonderful focus and attention to detail as they completed the Provincial assessment.
Individual results will be sent home in the fall (new school year) and our school-wide results will be available around the same time.

Duffle Bag Theatre
Our students got to enjoy a wonderful French play from the "Duffle Bag Theatre". The theatre group travels around to schools teaching the French language to students through stories and plays. The play was about "la bête terrible" ("the beast"). It was full of jokes and laughter and, of course, the French language. Some of our students even got to play special roles in the play. A great way to be immersed in the language.

Vipers out in the World
Our students travelled a lot this past week. 

Both our Senior Boys and Girls Soccer teams were a part of full day tournaments here in Burlington. The teams represented our Vipers with pride and played their hearts out.

Our band also travelled to Canada's Wonderland this past Wednesday and got a chance to play on the big stage. And of course, a trip to Wonderland wouldn't be complete without a few rides as well. Our band had a great time celebrating their hard work all year and playing for the fans.

The Grade 3's went on another trip to the pool as they took part in the "Swim to Survive" program", a program offered in conjunction with the City of Burlington to support students in learning the life skill of swimming!

Robotics Challenge
Our The Grade 7 and 8's took part in a Robotics Challenge were they learned to code the robots and compete against other teams. The event promoted problem solving, team work and technological know-how. There were some impressive machines built including the one pictured here getting its complex code uploaded by one of our students!

Upcoming Dates:
June 11-12 - Immunization Clinic for Gr. 7 & 8
June 13 - Grade 8 Grad Trip (Part 1) - Blue Mountain
June 14 - Grade 4's to Medieval Times
June 14 - Special Athletes Track Meet 🏆
June 17 - Jr. Track and Field
June 18 - Jump Rope for Heart ❤️
June 19 - Grade 7's to McMaster Climbing
June 21 - Alton Village Talent Show
June 24 - Grade 8 Grad Trip (Part 2) - Toronto
June 25 - Report Cards sent home
June 26 - Grade 8 Grad @ Frank Hayden
June 28 - Last Day of School (1:30pm dismissal)

May 27-31, 2024

Pride Flag Raising
On Friday, like all schools across the HDSB, our school raised the Pride flag in honour of Pride Month. Flying the flag symbolizes that schools are safe, respectful and welcoming environments for all students and staff. The flag will remain on display through the month of June. 

School Play - "Hoodie"
This past week was another wonderful week for our school's art department as they put on a terrific play and our students' talents were on full display!  A huge thank you to all the students that put in the hard work over the past number of months to prepare. Also, thank you to the staff leads, Ms. Wojkowski and Ms. Tayler for their support a guidance. The play was a huge hit, we can't wait for more performances next year!  

Jump Rope For Heart! ❤️

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits, and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. Our school event will occur on Tuesday, June 18 (with Thursday June 20th as a rain date).  Students are encouraged to fundraise to reach our school goal of $2000!  

You can use the link below to donate to the school or within the school page you can create a page for your child to fundraise and earn prizes as they earn more pledges! If your child is wishing to earn prizes, they need to have the donations go through their name, not the generic school page. Either way, the money is going to a great cause and all the donations will go towards our school goal and helping beat heart disease and stroke! 

Donate or sign up using this link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/47304 

Upcoming Dates:
June 3 - PA Day (no school for students)
June 4 - Volunteer Appreciation (11:30-1:30)
June 5 - Band Trip to Wonderland
June 4-5 - Grade 6 EQAO
June 6-7 - Grade 3 EQAO
June 11-12 - Immunization Clinic for Gr. 7 & 8
June 13 - Grade 8 Grad Trip (Part 1) - Blue Mountain
June 14 - Grade 4's to Medieval Times
June 14 - Special Athletes Track Meet 🏆
June 17 - Jr. Track and Field
June 18 - Jump Rope for Heart ❤️
June 19 - Grade 7's to McMaster Climbing
June 21 - Alton Village Talent Show
June 24 - Grade 8 Grad Trip (Part 2) - Toronto
June 25 - Report Cards sent home
June 26 - Grade 8 Grad @ Frank Hayden
June 28 - Last Day of School (1:30pm dismissal)

May 20-24, 2024

Senior Track and Field
This past Thursday our Senior Track and Field travelled to Nelson stadium to compete in the HDSB Track and Field meet. We are so proud of all of our student athletes as they represented the Vipers with great enthusiasm and pride. Several athletes and teams ended up medalling at the event and came home with some ribbons. A big thanks to our coaches who supported our students over the past few weeks getting ready for the big day. 

Gr 8 Girls 4x100m Relay Champions!

AVPS Staff Appreciation Day
A message from School Council
The teachers and staff at Alton Village Public School do so much for our students! As a way to say thank you, the Alton Village School Council is hosting an Appreciation Day on Wednesday, May 29th from 10am-2pm.


To help make this event a success, we need your help! Volunteers are needed to drop off food (salads, entrées, desserts, etc.) starting at 8:30 am and throughout the day on May 29th. Again this year, we will be setting up a buffet that teachers and staff can visit at their leisure. If you can contribute to the lunch or can donate your time please sign up online or contact us at avpsevents@gmail.com. 


If you have a special entrée, appetizer, or dessert that everyone loves. . .don’t be shy! Not a cook? No time? No problem! We also appreciate monetary contributions and gift cards (e.g. Fortino’s, Longos, etc.). Monetary contributions can be made through the SchoolCash Online system by selecting Make a Donation (please enter “Teacher Appreciation” in the Message field) or Gift Cards can be dropped off to the office.


Council would also like to encourage families to show their appreciation by sending in notes and cards. We will also have “Appreciation Stations” set up around the school for students to share their thanks.


To help make this event go smoothly please:

Help us show our teachers and school staff how much we appreciate them!

If you have any questions, please contact us at avpsevents@gmail.com

Jump Rope For Heart! ❤️

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits, and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. Our school event will occur on Tuesday, June 18 (with Thursday June 20th as a rain date).  Students are encouraged to fundraise to reach our school goal of $2000!  

You can use the link below to donate to the school or within the school page you can create a page for your child to fundraise and earn prizes as they earn more pledges! If your child is wishing to earn prizes, they need to have the donations go through their name, not the generic school page. Either way, the money is going to a great cause and all the donations will go towards our school goal and helping beat heart disease and stroke! 

Donate or sign up using this link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/47304 

Upcoming Dates:
May 28 - Grade 5's to Tree Top Trekking (Binbrook)
May 30 - School Play (more details to follow)
June 3 - PA Day (no school for students)
June 4 - Volunteer Appreciation (11:30-1:30)
June 5 - Band Trip to Wonderland
June 4-5 - Grade 6 EQAO
June 6-7 - Grade 3 EQAO
June 11-12 - Immunization Clinic for Gr. 7 & 8
June 13 - Grade 8 Grad Trip (Part 1) - Blue Mountain
June 14 - Grade 4's to Medieval Times
June 14 - Special Athletes Track Meet 🏆
June 17 - Jr. Track and Field
June 18 - Jump Rope for Heart ❤️
June 19 - Grade 7's to McMaster Climbing
June 21 - Alton Village Talent Show

May 13-17, 2024

Student of Excellence Ceremony

The HDSB is hosting the 40th annual Celebration of Student Excellence to honour 107 outstanding students who are recipients of this year’s Student Excellence Award. A link to view the ceremony will be available at hdsb.ca on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. A recording of this event will remain online for families to view afterward. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UTKcBJ
A big congratulations to our Student of Excellence, Kyera D (Gr. 8)!

Junior Relays

Our junior athletes (Gr 4-6) had a wonderful day on Tuesday at their annual HDSB Jr Relay event. Our Vipers were fierce and determined and represented our school with poise and tenacity. Congratulations to all the runners and a big thanks to all the coaches. Way to go Vipers!

Black Family Community Night

As part of the HDSB’s The Way Forward Plan, Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and our local family of schools have been working on taking action for anti-racism, and last year we connected as a community to start the conversation. We shared the Board’s commitments to equity through The Way Forward plan, some school-based actions, and we listened to ideas and concerns from the community.

Once again, we would like to invite returning and new families who identify as Black, and/or who have children who identify as Black to a Family Community Night hosted by Dr. Frank Hayden S.S. on May 23 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

This evening will have a variety of activities and community partners joining us which includes:

A variety of activities including: 

And much more! If your family is interested in attending, please complete this Google Form to register by May 18th, 2024. We look forward to partnering with you and hope to see you there. Please bring a refillable water bottle as we continue to raise environmental awareness.

Jump Rope For Heart! ❤️

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits, and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. Our school event will occur on Tuesday, June 18 (with Thursday June 20th as a Rain date).  Students are encouraged to fundraise to reach our school goal of $2000!  

You can use the link below to donate to the school or within the school page you can create a page for your child to fundraise and earn prizes as they earn more pledges! If your child is wishing to earn prizes, they need to have the donations go through their name, not the generic school page. Either way, the money is going to a great cause and all the donations will go towards our school goal and helping beat heart disease and stroke! 

Donate or sign up using this link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/47304 

AVPS Staff Appreciation Day
A message from School Council
The teachers and staff at Alton Village Public School do so much for our students! As a way to say thank you, the Alton Village School Council is hosting an Appreciation Day on Wednesday, May 29th from 10am-2pm.


To help make this event a success, we need your help! Volunteers are needed to drop off food (salads, entrées, desserts, etc.) starting at 8:30 am and throughout the day on May 29th. Again this year, we will be setting up a buffet that teachers and staff can visit at their leisure. If you can contribute to the lunch or can donate your time please sign up online or contact us at avpsevents@gmail.com. 


If you have a special entrée, appetizer, or dessert that everyone loves. . .don’t be shy! Not a cook? No time? No problem! We also appreciate monetary contributions and gift cards (e.g. Fortino’s, Longos, etc.). Monetary contributions can be made through the SchoolCash Online system by selecting Make a Donation (please enter “Teacher Appreciation” in the Message field) or Gift Cards can be dropped off to the office.


Council would also like to encourage families to show their appreciation by sending in notes and cards. We will also have “Appreciation Stations” set up around the school for students to share their thanks.


To help make this event go smoothly please:

Help us show our teachers and school staff how much we appreciate them!

If you have any questions, please contact us at avpsevents@gmail.com

Upcoming Dates:
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)
June 3 - PA Day (no school for students)
June 4 - Volunteer Appreciation (11:30-1:30)
June 5 - Band Trip to Wonderland
June 4-5 - Grade 6 EQAO
June 6-7 - Grade 3 EQAO
June 11-12 - Immunization Clinic for Gr. 7 & 8
June 13 - Grade 8 Grad Trip Part 1 - Blue Mountain
June 14 - Grade 4's to Medieval Times
June 14 - Special Athletes Track Meet 🏆

May 6-10, 2024

Our Growing STEM Program

Hopefully you are hearing from your children about the building and programming of robots in the classroom or in the clubs they've joined. Over the past months, we have witnessed tremendous growth in our STEM learning initiatives, thanks to Council's and your generous contributions. One of the most recent outcomes of our focus in this area is that four of our students recently competed in the Ontario Skills Olympics in Toronto, representing the HDSB. We are extremely proud to announce that they finished 3rd in the Province, winning bronze! 

STEM education empowers our students to:

Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills: STEM challenges students to think creatively, analyze information, and find innovative solutions.

Cultivate collaboration and teamwork: STEM projects foster cooperation and the development of essential communication skills.

Gain exposure to future career possibilities: Many of the fastest-growing and most in-demand careers heavily rely on STEM fields.

To enhance our hands-on STEM learning experiences, we are seeking donations of LEGO sets, particularly those containing gears and rods. LEGO provides a versatile platform for students to explore engineering principles, design solutions, and engage in collaborative building projects.

If you have LEGO sets that are no longer in use, or even if you have just gears and axles, please consider donating them. We will be accepting your donations in the main office.

Once again, thank you for your continuing support and dedication to our school's mission of providing a top-notch education for all students. Your partnership is truly invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our journey together towards excellence in STEM learning.

Hot Lunch Switch-up

Starting on May 14th, barBurrito will be a new vendor for our Hot Lunch program. If parents already placed future orders for the previous vendor, your orders have been cancelled and credited. You can use these credits to place future orders.

All future orders for Swiss Chalet have been cancelled and credited. 

Honouring our Students' Commitment to a Sustainable Future

This past week our school's Superintendent Mr. Flahat came by for a visit and stopped in to see the hard work being done by some of our students around building a sustainable future and becoming more eco-informed. With the support of their teacher, Ms. Wojkowski, students presented their plans to Mr. Flahat as he listened with great interest. These were the same students who took the lead on our recent Eco Night celebration. Our school has been doing some pretty amazing things to support the students' vision for a better, greener, Alton Village. Some very impressive young leaders helping to guide us into the future. Way to go Vipers!

Ticks in Burlington

Like many municipalities throughout Ontario, Burlington is considered a risk area for ticks and Lyme disease. While the risk remains low, residents should be aware of areas where ticks may be present and how to protect themselves and their families from tick bites.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, which are usually present in wooded, brushy or tall grass areas.

Residents throughout the region should continue to take precautions to prevent tick bites when enjoying the outdoors. Here are some steps to protect your health:

For more information please visit the halton.ca site on tick-borne diseases.

Jump Rope For Heart! ❤️

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits, and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. Our school event will occur on Tuesday, June 18 (with Thursday June 20th as a Rain date).  Students are encouraged to fundraise to reach our school goal of $2000!  

You can use the link below to donate to the school or within the school page you can create a page for your child to fundraise and earn prizes as they earn more pledges! If your child is wishing to earn prizes, they need to have the donations go through their name, not the generic school page. Either way, the money is going to a great cause and all the donations will go towards our school goal and helping beat heart disease and stroke! 

Donate or sign up using this link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/47304 

Upcoming Dates:
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)
June 3 - PA Day (no school for students)
June 4 - Volunteer Appreciation (11:30-1:30)
June 5 - Band Trip to Wonderland
June 4-5 - Grade 6 EQAO
June 6-7 - Grade 3 EQAO

April 29-May 3, 2024

Hot Lunch Switch-up

Starting on May 14th, barBurrito will be a new vendor for our Hot Lunch program. If parents already placed future orders for the previous vendor, your orders have been cancelled and credited. You can use these credits to place future orders.

All future orders for Swiss Chalet have been cancelled and credited. 

Electric Scooters

Just a note for safety. Please do not ride your electirc scooter (or other scootrers, bikes, skateboards...etc) or school property. You can ride them to the school and then you must walk them once you reach the school grounds.

Multi-Lingual Storytime

This week some of our grade 1 and grade 2 students had the pleasure of listening to a favourite classic tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, in both Russian and English.  One of our grade 8 students, who is fluent in Russian, read this story to a very captive audience. The students were also taught how to say 'welcome', 'pink' and 'flowers' in Russian. Previously, other primary students heard the same tale in Arabic, and were taught some Arabic words as well. At Alton Village we are very proud of the over 40 different languages spoken by our students.

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 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)

April 22-26, 2024

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)

April 15-19, 2024

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)

April 8-12, 2024

Eco Night @ Alton Village

Alton Village - Save the Date! On Thursday April 25 from 6:00-8:30pm we will be hosting our first ever Eco Night! Our school will be showcasing community partners and local small businesses such as Conservation Halton, Food for Life, Burlington Green, Backed by Bees, Earth Lover’s Farm, and more! The evening will also feature amazing student leadership displays, showcasing the work of some of our Gr. 7 & 8 students on the journey to creating a sustainable community.
There will be hands-on activities, opportunities to “green” your lifestyle, and much more! The evening will end with a free showing of the 2022 documentary, Curb Your Carbon. Mark your calendars and join us for this amazing event! See you April 25! 


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

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

Games Night Recap

What an amazing turn out at games night on Thursday. We had almost 200 participants attend and our student leadership team put together a fantastic night of bingo, games, prizes and treats. Special shout out goes to Kyera D and Brooklyn C for taking the lead and organizing the volunteers, game stations and refreshment tables. We appreciate all the volunteers for their dedication and hard work to make this event a huge success.

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)

April 1-5, 2024

Eco Night @ Alton Village

Alton Village - Save the Date! On Thursday April 25 from 6:00-8:30pm we will be hosting our first ever Eco Night! Our school will be showcasing community partners and local small businesses such as Conservation Halton, Food for Life, Burlington Green, Backed by Bees, Earth Lover’s Farm, and more! The evening will also feature amazing student leadership displays, showcasing the work of some of our Gr. 7 & 8 students on the journey to creating a sustainable community.
There will be hands-on activities, opportunities to “green” your lifestyle, and much more! The evening will end with a free showing of the 2022 documentary, Curb Your Carbon. Mark your calendars and join us for this amazing event! See you April 25! 

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......


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

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 

March 18-22, 2024

.....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......


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

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)

March 4-8, 2024

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!  

HDSB Inspire Awards

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for the students of the HDSB? Nominate them for an Inspire Award! Everyone in the HDSB community can nominate or be nominated – families, neighbours, related organizations, staff, students and school volunteers. ​​​Inspire Awards are presented each month throughout the school year to individuals or groups who have made a difference. Help us recognize the people who inspire us.
Learn more and submit a nomination form.

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:

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)

February 26 - March 1, 2024

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:

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

February 19-23, 2024

Dance-a-Thon!!

Dance-a-thon was a huge success again this year and BIG thanks goes out to the school council volunteers and organizers for hosting such a wonderful event.  The students had a wonderful time this past Wednesday, dancing, singing and partying along with all the balloons, the lights and the DJ. What a fun day at Alton Village!

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!

Fashion Forward

The Halton District School Board will host Fashion Forward Open Houses in February and May for students to select, at no cost, donated formal wear for upcoming prom/graduation celebrations.

Students will have the opportunity to view and try on formal wear in a friendly and welcoming environment. Students may select from a variety of new and gently-used attire that has been donated for proms, graduations and other special events. Many different styles, colours and sizes of formal dresses will be available as well as suits, shirts, ties, shoes and accessories.

The Open Houses will be held at W.I. Dick Middle School (351 Highside Drive, Milton) from 3:30 - 8 p.m. on the following dates:

*An opportunity will be made available for gender diverse youth who require a more private shopping experience between the hours of 3 - 3:30 p.m. during the Open Houses.

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

February 12-16, 2024

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:

*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. 

Dance-a-Thon

February 21st is the AVPS Dance-a-thon!! 

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)

February 5-9, 2024

School Events this Past Week

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!

Dance-a-Thon

February 21st is the AVPS Dance-a-thon!! 

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

January 29-Febraury 2, 2024

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!

Black History Month Event

One of our community partners, The African Caribbean Council of Halton (ACCH) will be hosting Black History Month Proclamation Events in each region in Halton (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton & Oakville) with a theme of “Nurturing Black Excellence, Empowering Youth through Education”.  Please refer to the flyers to share with your school communities: 

Burlington - In-Person, February 8 @ 10 AM
*see flyer attached*

Save The Date

February 21st is the AVPS Dance-a-thon!! Students should have received their pledge forms this week as Professor Jamz was here for an assembly with all of our AVPS students.

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

January 22-26, 2024

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

A reminder for all parents when attending a sporting event in the HDSB: 

We ask that you only cheer in a positive manner and remember that most of the referees that we use throughout the year are volunteers and many are working towards getting their high school volunteer hours. Please be kind to the game officials. Please also see the HDSB Spectator Code of Conduct that is centred on fair play and sportsmanship. 

SAVE THE DATE

February 21st is the AVPS Dance-a-thon!! More information will be coming home this week so stay tuned.

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

January 15-19, 2024

Fashion Forward

HDSB's Fashion Forward program is up and running again - an initiative to help provide gently used formal wear for students attending graduation or prom (grade 6, 8 and 12) at no cost! 

We ran this event last year and it was a big success. We helped over 400 students from our board. This year, we are giving ourselves more time to collect items, and will be hosting several open houses within Halton (2 in February and 1 in May). We will be hosting open houses earlier this year to help alleviate stress and pressure on families as their child's events start to take place in the spring.

With that, I'm reaching out to see if you can help with collecting donations! 

Items we are looking for include: 


Donations are accepted at the following locations throughout Halton:

Oakville

Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Blvd)

Safetynet (166 South Service Rd East)

Burlington

Charles R. Beaudoin Public School (4313 Clubview Dr)

Lakeshore Public School (2243 Lakeshore Rd)

Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr)

North Halton

Gary Allan Learning Centres - Halton Hills (96 Guelph St, Georgetown)

Ohana Family Salon & Boutique (238B Main St E, Milton)


Thank you very much for helping us out!

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

January 8-12, 2024

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

December 11-15, 2023

Food & Toy Drive @ AVPS

Our school collected non-perishable food items for the Compassion Society of Halton and new, in package toys for the Tiger Jeet Singh foundation (Halton Regional Police).
A big truck came on Friday to pick up all the donations. Great job Alton Village! What a great way to support our local community.

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:

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

December 4-8, 2023

Holiday Shop Wrap-Up

A huge THANK YOU to all involved in the holiday shop, all the grade 7/8 volunteers, custodians, office staff, parents, staff and students. An extra big thanks goes to School Council member Diana D. for coordinating the whole event. It was a great success and our students had a wonderful time visiting the shop throughout the week!

Inclement Weather Reminders

Now that the colder weather has arrived, we encourage all families to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders.  A printable version of this information is also available.  If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in.

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:

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

November 27-December 1, 2023

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)

November 20-24, 2023

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.

Primary Holiday Concerts 

We will be offering two Primary Holiday Concerts this coming December. The concerts will be on the evenings of, Wednesday December 20th and Thursday December 21st. Our Kindergarten concerts will take place during the school day on those dates. Details about which class will be performing on which day/night will be made available closer to those dates by our Music Dept.

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)

November 13-17, 2023

Spirit Days

This past week we had a great time celebrating our "Anything But a Backpack" Spirit Day. Students and staff had some wonderfully creative ways of bringing their school items in for the day. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the next Spirit Day this school year, "Favourite Shirt Day" on Wednesday November 29th.

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)

November 6-10, 2023

Remembrance Day

We had wonderful Remembrance Day services here on Friday. The students that performed were incredible and the audience was very respectful. It was great to see so many parents in attendance as well.
A big thanks to our Music department and to all the staff that organized the services. A beautiful honour for our Remembrance Day.

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.


Inclement Weather Reminder

Now that the colder weather has arrived, we encourage all families to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in.


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)

October 30-November 3, 2023 

Halloween Fun!

We had a great day celebrating Halloween with the students. We saw many great costumes and lots of amazing school spirit. It was wonderful to watch our youngest students travel around on parade as well. We always love a good Halloween costume parade! We hope you had a safe and happy Halloween at your homes as well.

A reminder - please do not send candy or sweets with your child that contain NUTS as we do have many students in our school that have a nut allergy. Thank you for helping to keep all of our students safe.

EQAO Results

On Friday we sent home the individual results for from last year's EQAO results to families. If you student wrote EQAO in the spring (Gr. 3 or Gr. 6) then those results should be in their backpacks.
If you would like to see how Alton Village did as a whole, please check out the EQAO website with our schools results > here.

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)

October 23-27, 2023 

Pumpkins Everywhere!

A big thanks to School Council for their donation of pumpkins for each classroom. It's starting to look a lot like autumn around Alton Village so it's nice to have these beautiful gourds for each class to design and decorate. You can see some of the results here....we have some very creative students in the village! 

Movie Night
Thank you to our School Council for organizing and running a wonderful movie night this past Thursday. It was a great turn out by our school community as everyone enjoyed the movie. 

The next big council event is the Holiday Shop coming up in mid-December.

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)

October 16-20, 2023 

Guest Speaker

Our Grade 7's had a wonderful opportunity to visit with a special guest speaker this past week. ​​​​​​Pardeep Nagra​ is a Human Rights & Equity Advisor with the Halton District School Board and spoke to our students about finding your passion, exploring how our identities intersect, building a culture of respect, and the power of a positive, growth mindset. We were very fortunate to have spent a couple of afternoon with Pardeep and we look forward to seeing the impact of his presentation in our school community.

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)

October 9-13, 2023 

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

On Wednesday, the students from Ms. Stein's Grade 5 class had a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington to hear a presentation from world-renowned primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall. Ms. Stein won a contest to be selected as one of only four classes in Halton to attend the presentation. It was a wonderful honour and opportunity for our students. I'm sure our students will remember this for a very long time....in fact, you may see them on the news (link).

Terry Fox Walk & Run

On Friday, our school took part in the annual Terry Fox Walk/Run in support of Cancer Research in Canada. Our students carried on a long legacy in this country of supporting the Marathon of Hope and of the work begun by Terry. The Terry Fox Run, has ignited cancer research in Canada, raising more than $850 million since 1980, and has brought hope and health to millions of Canadians. To raise money for cancer research Terry Fox ran 143 consecutive marathons or a little over 5,373 km's. Here at Alton Village, our students completed a total of 7324 laps around our property which works out to about 4800 km's, more than 114 marathons....all in one day! Way to go Vipers!  

For more info about Terry Fox, please click here >> video.

What a great day and a great dancing warmup!

AVPS Spirt Wear

Spirit Wear is LIVE and available to order. Please go to the website to order your items. Check out the Grad clothing and some of the new "Be Kind" shirts!
Deadline for all spirit wear orders is: October 16, 2023

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

Kernels Popcorn

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR KERNELS POPCORN THIS MONTH! 

Support our Grade 7&8 Field Trips, by getting some yummy popcorn each month!

There are many flavours to choose from: 

● buttersalt
● low-fat caramel
● ketchup
● white cheddar
● dill pickle
● jalapeno jack
● say cheese cheese

Ordering will be open each month. The November 3 delivery order is due on October 19. Get your order in now!

Can we keep this in each month? Then change the dates each month, using the table below. I will email you when you change it. 

Thank you!

Upcoming Dates:
October 16 -  Spirit Wear Orders Due
October 16-18 - Gr. 4 CCAT Testing
October 18 - School Council Meeting - 7:00pm
October 25 - Kindergarten Dental Screening
November 7 - Photo Re-Take Day
November 10 - Remembrance Day Ceremonies

October 2-6, 2023 

AVPS Spirt Wear

Spirit Wear is LIVE and available to order. Please go to the website to order your items. Check out the Grad clothing and some of the new "Be Kind" shirts!
Deadline for all spirit wear orders is: October 16, 2023

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.

Maya Kumari

Shilpa Chhadwa

Deepti Upadhyay

Arooj Fatima

Troy Edmonds

Mays Yasin

Jahnvi Patel

Diana Dunnell

Shruti Patel

Upasana Dhawan

Tara Cochrane

Jennifer Walker

Marwan El Chafei

Melissa Musclow

Leyana Alziat

Vrinda Chouksey

Lesley Sheldrick

Pragnya Prasanna

Seunghwan Park

Monika Mondal Verma

Krystal London

Patrick Rylance

Kristy Keen

Amit Dhanota

Lisa Habbal

Krista Kendy

Upcoming Dates:
October 9 - Thanksgiving Monday (no school)
October 11 - Switch Day  (Monday Schedule)
October 12 - Switch Day (Friday Schedule)
October 13 - Terry Fox Run!
October 16 -  Spirit Wear Orders Due
October 16-18 - Gr. 4 CCAT Testing
October 18 - School Council Meeting - 7:00pm
October 25 - Kindergarten Dental Screening
November 7 - Photo Re-Take Day

September 25-29, 2023 

Open House / Fun Fair

What a great night at Alton Village as we celebrated our school community with our annual Fun Fair and Open House. It was a great chance for families to come together, to meet the staff and have a little "neighbourhood party". We were happy to see so many smiling faces and warm greetings. 

A HUGE thank you goes out to the School Council's "Events Team" who worked tirelessly over the past number of weeks to make sure everything was organized and ready to go for the big night. Our School Council continues to support our students through many initiatives, with Fun Fair being the first big event of the school year.

AVPS Spirt Wear

Spirit Wear is now LIVE and available to order. Please go to the website to order your items. Check out the Grad clothing and some of the new "Be Kind" shirts!
Deadline for all spirit wear orders is: October 16, 2023

Cross Country Success

This past Wednesday, Alton Village brought 120 athletes to the HDSB cross country meet at Sherwood Forest Park in Burlington. Your Vipers were amazing and represented our school with pride and determination. In the end, sixteen AVPS runners finished in the top-10, receiving a ribbon for their efforts. Furthermore, two teams (Gr. 6 Girls & Gr. 8 Girls) ended up being declared CHAMPIONS in their divisions! Congrats to all our runners for showing your true Viper spirit!

Kernels Popcorn

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR KERNELS POPCORN THIS MONTH! 

Support our Grade 7&8 Field Trips, by getting some yummy popcorn each month!

There are many flavours to choose from: 

● buttersalt
● low-fat caramel
● ketchup
● white cheddar
● dill pickle
● jalapeno jack
● say cheese cheese

Ordering will be open each month. The November 3 delivery order is due on October 19. Get your order in now!

Can we keep this in each month? Then change the dates each month, using the table below. I will email you when you change it. 

Thank you!

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.

Upcoming Dates:
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day (video link)
October 4 - Photo Day (Kindies, Gr 1, 67-1, Gr 7, Gr 8)
October 5 - Photo Day  (Gr 2, Gr 3, Gr 4, Gr 5, Gr 6)
October 6 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
October 9 - Thanksgiving Monday (no school)
October 11 - Switch Day  (Monday Schedule)
October 12 - Switch Day (Friday Schedule)
October 13 - Terry Fox Run!

September 18-22, 2023 

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: 

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  

Cross Country Celebration

On Thursday we hosted our school-wide cross country celebration for runners in grades 3-8. The runners have been practicing during nutriion breaks since the beginning of the school year and we were excited to show their skills. After this event our school will be bring our top ten finishers from each grade to the Halton Cross Country meet next Wednesday September 27th at Sherwood Forest Park in Burlington. Our students showed amazing school spirit and cheered on the runners. Good luck to all who will be wearing the purple and black next week at the Halton Cross Country Meet!

Vex Robotics is Back @ Alton Village

This week our Grade 6 students began meeting and building their robots in teams. This extra-curricular group will eventually be working towards competing in the Halton Skills Competition later in the school year. Amazing teamwork and creative minds were on display in the Village Square. It will be excited to see what these bright young minds build as the year progresses.

Kernels Popcorn

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR KERNELS POPCORN THIS MONTH! 

Support our Grade 7&8 Field Trips, by getting some yummy popcorn each month!

There are many flavours to choose from: 

● buttersalt
● low-fat caramel
● ketchup
● white cheddar
● dill pickle
● jalapeno jack
● say cheese cheese

Ordering will be open each month. The November 3 delivery order is due on October 19. Get your order in now!

Can we keep this in each month? Then change the dates each month, using the table below. I will email you when you change it. 

Thank you!

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.

Upcoming Dates:

September 27 - HDSB Cross Country Meet @ Sherwood Forest Park
September 28 - Alton Village FUN FAIR!
October 4 - Photo Day
October 5 - Photo Day
October 6 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
October 9 - Thanksgiving Monday (no school)

September 11-15, 2023 

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.

Lunchbox Orders

Lunchbox Orders are now LIVE for the 2023-2024 school year. Please use the link here for more information.

Monday's - Pita Pit
Tuesday's - Swiss Chalet
Wednesday's - Subway
Thursday's - Boston Pizza
Friday's - Harvey's

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)

Thank you,

Gr. 7&8 Student Leadership

Upcoming Dates:

September 27 - HDSB Cross Country Meet @ Sherwood Forest Park
September 28 - Alton Village FUN FAIR!
October 4 - Photo Day
October 5 - Photo Day
October 6 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
October 9 - Thanksgiving Monday (no school)

September 4-9, 2023 

Welcome Back to
the Village!

On September 6th we welcomed students back into the village. The staff were excited to see the students and to hear about their summer breaks. It was so nice to see our old friends and to begin to form new friendships as well. It's going to be a great year!

A HUGE thank you to all the families for taking extra care when travelling around the school grounds. Especially at this time of year (back to school) it's important to stay aware and make sure that we are travelling to and from school safely.

A message from our school's CYC

Dear Families,
At Alton Village Public School we look for opportunities to enhance student skills in the area of mental health and well-being that reflect their ability to sustain good relationships with one another.  We are very lucky to have a Child & Youth Counsellor (CYC) attached to our school to work with educators to enhance our students' well-being. Our CYC Allysa Antinori supports staff and students in the implementation of mental health and wellness initiatives, as well as the development and facilitation or co-facilitation of individual, class and school wide social emotional learning or wellbeing opportunities.

Upcoming Dates:

September 27 - HDSB Cross Country Meet @ Sherwood Forest Park
September 28 - Alton Village FUN FAIR!
October 4 - Photo Day
October 5 - Photo Day
October 6 - HDSB PA Day (no school)
October 9 - Thanksgiving Monday (no school)