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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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)

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!

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)

"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:

• Wristband Sales

• Carnival Games

• Inflatables

• Raffle Table

• Concessions

• Face Painting

• Temporary Tattoos

• Set up or Clean up

• AND MANY MORE!

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)

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.

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)

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.

Summer Hours

Please note the following summer hours for our school.

• The school will be closed for the summer

• The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday September 4th

• The main office will be open July 2nd-5th (9:00am-2:00pm), will close after that for the summer, reopening the week of August 19th (9:00am-2:00pm)

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)

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!

• Grade 5-8 - Tuesday June 25

• Grade 1-4 - Wednesday June 26

• Kindergarten - Thursday June 27

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)

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!

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)

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)

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:

• Sign Up and let us know what you will be dropping off.

• Have hot dishes already heated (crockpots are a great idea). We do not have access to "heat up" dishes and fridge space is limited.  The temperature that your dish is delivered at is the temperature it will be served.

• Label all your dishes and serving utensils with your name and child's teacher (if you would like them returned) - items not labelled will not be returned.

• Volunteer to help out during the day - it's a great way to meet all the staff!

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

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)!

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: 

• Rock climbing, badminton, basketball, ping pong and crafts)

• Library Services and Book Lending

• Link Crew activities, crafts and games

• Canadian Caribbean Association

• Halton Black Voices

• ROOTS

• ONYX

• D’Hot Shoppe Food Samples

• HDSB Graduation Coaches for Black Students

• McMaster I-stem

• 100 Strong

• Shad valley

• Eco- activities

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:

• Sign Up and let us know what you will be dropping off.

• Have hot dishes already heated (crockpots are a great idea). We do not have access to "heat up" dishes and fridge space is limited.  The temperature that your dish is delivered at is the temperature it will be served.

• Label all your dishes and serving utensils with your name and child's teacher (if you would like them returned) - items not labelled will not be returned.

• Volunteer to help out during the day - it's a great way to meet all the staff!

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 🏆

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. 

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:

• If possible, avoid known tick areas (such as wooded, brushy or tall grass areas) and stay on trails when outdoors.

• Cover up by wearing long sleeved, light coloured shirts and pants with tightly woven fabric.

• Tuck your shirt into your pants and your pant legs into your socks to keep ticks away from your bare skin.

• Wear shoes that cover your entire foot, avoiding sandals or open shoes.

• Spray clothing and exposed skin with an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin.

• Check your clothing and body for any ticks after spending time outdoors, especially around the groin, armpits and hairline. Carefully remove any ticks from yourself or a family member.

• Check your pets regularly for ticks as they could carry ticks inside your home.

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

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)

Eco Night @ Alton Village

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

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

100 Strong Summer Academy

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

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

Eco Night @ Alton Village

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alton Village Junior Music Showcase

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. O'Reilly and Mr. Pavlovsky

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

Alton Village Junior Music Showcase

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. O'Reilly and Mr. Pavlovsky

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Jammin With Janz - Sanvi D (Grade 4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Dessert with Lazerte - Rozalynn E (Kindergarten)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 1-2 Ms Dhaliwal

• 1-3 Ms Skinner

• 2-2 Ms Irving

• 3-4 Ms Maharaj

• 5-3 Ms Stein

• KF-2 Ms Kay and Ms Rahmani

• KF-5 Ms Amos and Ms Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Jammin With Janz - Sanvi D (Grade 4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Dessert with Lazerte - Rozalynn E (Kindergarten)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 1-2 Ms Dhaliwal

• 1-3 Ms Skinner

• 2-2 Ms Irving

• 3-4 Ms Maharaj

• 5-3 Ms Stein

• KF-2 Ms Kay and Ms Rahmani

• KF-5 Ms Amos and Ms Ward

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

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

Climate Change Conference

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

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

Celebrating Student Achievements

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

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

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

Ramadan 2024

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

• students should bring their own mat

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

• all students will pray together following Ramadan guidelines

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

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

Volunteers Needed for Ramadan

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

March Break

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

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

Grade 8 Grad Trip Details

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

Student of Excellence

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

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

Alton Village Band Wins BIG!

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

Volunteers Needed for Ramadan

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

Alton Village Music Showcase - March 7th

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

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

Ramadan 2024

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

• students should bring their own mat

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

• all students will pray together following Ramadan guidelines

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

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

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

Students Participate In The Student Trustee Elections

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

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

HDSB Budget Input

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

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

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

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

HDSB Mental Health and Well-being Sessions

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

​Session Topics Include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angelman Syndrome Day

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

Budget Input

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

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

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

School Messenger

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

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

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

iWalk Wednesdays

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

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

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

iWalk Wednesdays

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

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

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

Kindergarten Registration

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

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

Kindergarten Registration

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

Bussing Update

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

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

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

Holiday Concerts

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