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Gator Tracks - June 15 to 19, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/90ec5d92-43ef-477f-b9a0-0d72c9c52fb3?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" alt="Gator Tracks Weekly Family Update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15 to 19, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS Families, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Another Amazing Week at AVPS!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 💛💚</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What an exciting and action-packed week it’s been at AVPS!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Way to go, Gators!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">congratulations</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to all Gators who competed at the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">District Track &amp; Field Meet</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Your hard work, determination, and perseverance were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. 💪🐊 A big </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gator-sized thank you</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to our wonderful coaches—</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme. Bigelow, Mme. Leppik, and Mme. Mackenzie</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—for your time, energy, and encouragement in making this experience possible for our students. 💚💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎉 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebration Week Ahead!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a big milestone week at AVPS with our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 French Immersion Celebration</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> coming up! Families have received details from classroom teachers—please be sure to check out the posters below for more information. We can’t wait to celebrate these special moments with our students and families!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊🎶 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gatorfest = EPIC!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What a blast! A </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HUGE Gator Chomp</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to our amazing </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS School Advisory Council</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for their dedication in planning such a fun, whole-school celebration. Thank you for making this event such a highlight of the year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">☀️🎈 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Fun Day Coming Soon!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS Student Council</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is busy planning </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Fun Day on June 22</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—we’re looking forward to a joyful day of fun and community to wrap up the year!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📋 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing is currently in process, and we will continue to share updates as we move through the spring staffing period.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As always, please check the important dates below and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions—we’re always happy to help! 💚🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 FI Farewell Celebration</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – June 17</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🎓 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – June 18</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rainbow Day </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– June 19</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Fun Day</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> – June 22</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go Gators Go!</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership—it makes our Gator community stronger every day! 🐊💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brigid Steele (P), Drew Boyce (VP) &amp; The AVPS Gator Staff Team</strong></b></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">💚💛</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5a88c25a-4875-4544-bae0-8f0654d9a53f?fingerprint=ppb20260521193141" alt="AVPS Graduation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FREE Kingston Transit Bus Pass – Apply by June 15, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston Transit offers a free bus pass with unlimited use to all students entering Grade 9.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;To ensure your student receives their pass in time for the start of the school year, please sign up or log in to MyKingston and complete the registration form using the link below:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mykingston.ca%2F-%2Fservices%2Ftransit-highschool-pass&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C8a72a9014515453ccc0b08dec26b091c%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639161962159415857%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VOlixAhVph%2BcpPsJQVqzMhJI6yNGmYHu9eSa%2Fx4hVlA%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.mykingston.ca/-/services/transit-highschool-pass</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is now open and will close on June 15, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bus passes will be sent directly to your student’s school and distributed there before school begins.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;All students entering Grade 9 must sign up by June 15, 2026, to receive a pass and participate in this program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;If you have any questions, please contact Kingston Transit at 613-546-000 or </span><a href="mailto:contactus@cityofkingston.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">contactus@cityofkingston.ca</span></a></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8450e266-04b9-4102-86e1-79b0e10fa0bd?fingerprint=ppb20260611144219" alt="AVPS Collage 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7911961c-36a5-4d40-b298-e4bc4d1cde2a?fingerprint=ppb20260611144218" alt="AVPS Collage 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9b75f605-e282-4f93-b7be-ce6474714ac5?fingerprint=ppb20260611144215" alt="AVPS Collage 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f6041a11-9b9b-41cf-afb3-300c47fbcb55?fingerprint=ppb20260611144216" alt="AVPS Collage 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67a7b796-e0ec-4d84-ad1f-85c3a8507c8f?fingerprint=ppb20260515150135" alt="LDSB at Pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ed3c7b8e-fcea-440d-92b9-a2fb514fa35b?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="SEPH Price Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b0282360-f033-49d2-8d51-56350407b7d5?fingerprint=ppb20260528193241" alt="June National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4a43cb14-c444-4f75-8d9f-9324d3eba318?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="NIPD June 21" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/56fa82bf-d69d-4eca-8ce0-79e83a88bb17?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="NIPD Tips for Celebrating" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6eb963c-512a-4b07-93ad-67f6cf7d71d4?fingerprint=ppb20260528193316" alt="National Indigenous History Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump Rope for Heart at AVPS</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump Rope for Heart is happening at AVPS! Please see the postcard that was sent home with your child today for more details.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event teaches our students the importance of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">giving back</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and encourages them to learn the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EASY healthy habits</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, so they understand the importance of staying active, eating well and taking care of their heart and brain health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The funds our school raises will help support important heart and brain research</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> funded by Heart &amp; Stroke</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you wish to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">donate </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">please follow the link </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca%2F122256&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C32c2ec55dd2d4778fae208dea6dfb77b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131676974661241%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MLVCCEeJRCJlMz9g10KH0DcJtqvknYii1BurQG%2FzJ1M%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amherstview Public School - Amherstview | Heart &amp; Stroke Jump Rope for Heart</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help AVPS reach our goal!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jumpropeforheart.ca%2Ffamilies-corner%23ThankYouGiftCards&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca37cbbb337e14ab12d5a08dea77c6063%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639132349817336601%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8h%2Ffam8XOiUJ9hVFr%2Fxi6%2BzBZ7E1fZdVtGtze%2F20axo%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families' Corner | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2eec1e3f-9724-44eb-b12d-1578f4eab553?fingerprint=ppb20260515145925" alt="Jump Rope for Heart 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2760991c-3d33-4192-9c1a-7deb89045bc6?fingerprint=ppb20260515145926" alt="Jump Rope for Heart 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up This Week</span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Day</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's happening at AVPS</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 15</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Field Trip – Bigelow/Honcoop/Mackenzie/Leppik</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 16</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Field Trip – F1C</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-8 Recognition Parade</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Field Trip – Ryan/Carson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gr. 6 FI Farewell Celebration</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 18</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Music Club Grade 3</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Picnic – Ryan/Carson</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade 8 Graduation &amp; Boat Cruise</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 19</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rainbow Day – Wear ALL the colours!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Picnic – Lecompte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Picnic – Bedford/Kareen/Mallen</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Field Trip – F1A</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Milkshakes</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">22 – Summer Fun Day</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 – Term 2 Report Cards come home</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25 – Last day of school for students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">26 – PA Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e257fb93-cf82-43ad-8eb8-1fe7368e5214?fingerprint=ppb20260528193925" alt="June Dates of Significance 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d72b256b-4a93-4fc8-a403-39c4eac98fd3?fingerprint=ppb20260528193929" alt="LDSB Dates of Significance 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9a99a985-aa2b-4de4-9142-abde8374e087?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="Canadian Multiculturalism Day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2023/06/canadian-multiculturalism-day-celebrating-multiculturalism-canada.html" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Multiculturalism Day</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6d19de4b-a1db-49c1-b215-f885adbf0630?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="Parent Workshop Series" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5beb85cb-0d3a-4e64-b7d0-a3a6edde6c3d?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="Stay Cool, Stay Safe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f45273a-af9e-4ef1-92bd-d0b9d9ad5551?fingerprint=ppb20260123140214" alt="Harmony Movement Words Matter Campaign" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Words Matter Campaign</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> aims to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language within our school community. 💚💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊 This whole-school initiative includes activities engaging staff, students, and parents/caregivers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we know, it takes a team to make an impact.&nbsp; We are committed to providing students, educators, and families with the resources and support needed to maximize the impact of this work through </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Equity Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pocket guide for addressing harmful language </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">below is being used at AVPS.&nbsp; We are sharing with families as a resource to support conversations at home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a12cdc40-e041-419f-a1ee-7b732c5bb180?fingerprint=ppb20260306190346" alt="Harmony Movement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39174b30-f2a0-4c40-a762-841e0e527926?fingerprint=ppb20260206195123" alt="Harmony Movement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9498cf55-0366-4674-806a-d49b14cd8e25?fingerprint=ppb20260123140308" alt="Words Create Our World" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for Gator Spirit Wear?&nbsp; Visit the AVPS E-Store</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/10d6fbcb-c952-4223-af39-481c54f7db9c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="AVPS E store" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Lost &amp; Found is Quickly Filling Up! 🧤👕🧢</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child is missing any items, please encourage them to check the Lost &amp; Found area as soon as possible. Families are also welcome to stop by and take a look.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a5b480d-04c2-4f68-ab03-3337466d933a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Olivers Labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 Next SAC Meeting - September 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us in the school library or online everyone is welcome!</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings will be in person at 6:00 pm in the AVPS library and online, through MS Teams.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone who is part of our Gator family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year.&nbsp; Childcare will be provided.&nbsp; We look forward to hearing your voice!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🤝 Volunteer Opportunities</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers play an important role in making our school a welcoming and vibrant community. If you’re interested in getting involved, please click the link below to learn more every bit of support makes a difference.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ%2Fviewform&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C9dd58ea3d4db495ea76c08de55089870%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639041692601311868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iOPwdgH2jdB4nCFypyo44BOFn4giqHTT2MHWzqSD4e0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ/viewform</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">💬 Did You Know?</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Representatives</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for each division! If you have a question, concern, or aren’t sure who to ask,</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">reach out to your division rep they’re here to help!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kaileigh Babcock – </span><a href="mailto:kaileighbabcock@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">kaileighbabcock@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary (Grades 1–3):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Britta Flood – </span><a href="mailto:brittaflood@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">brittaflood@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior (Grades 4–8):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gelareh Monajemi – </span><a href="mailto:gelareh@goldtalentagency.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gelareh@goldtalentagency.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For general inquiries, email us anytime at </span><a href="mailto:avpssac@outlook.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">avpssac@outlook.com</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow Us on Facebook</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amherstview Public School Advisory Council </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAVPSAC&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C241aad013b964dff8fd608de2e84a4f2%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638999344523672751%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=teifrX9bbx9nxvLcOOqyaorK8IO9WvDZoGkzMwwMvzQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/AVPSAC</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay in the Loop!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our SAC has created a handy calendar to make it easy to keep track of all school events, fundraisers, and important updates in one place. Check it regularly to stay up to date!</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🍕🥪 Hot Lunch is Back!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can now enjoy two lunch days each week </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with Boston Pizza and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with Subway.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are placed through Lunch Box</span></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order - Quick Steps</span></h4><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunchboxorders.net%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C241aad013b964dff8fd608de2e84a4f2%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638999344523700381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=t2O9OgbFtRxvta%2FNh9n1f5r0ubuM6zqWrhBNHxUYHx4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span><br></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Click “Create an Account” follow the steps to register</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Add your child(ren) to your profile, select city (Amherstview), including school, teacher, and grade (very important for correct delivery!).</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Click a blue calendar date to view meal options and place orders</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Pay securely online using: Visa / MasterCard / Discover / Debit Visa / Prepaid</span></p>
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Gator Tracks - June 8 to 12, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/90ec5d92-43ef-477f-b9a0-0d72c9c52fb3?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" alt="Gator Tracks Weekly Family Update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 8 to 12, 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS Families, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Another exciting and busy week at AVPS!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge congratulations to all of our Gators who participated in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Regional Track &amp; Field Meet</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—what an incredible accomplishment! Your </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">hard work, perseverance</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">determination </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">truly showed. We are so </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">proud of you</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! Thank you as well to our dedicated coaches for the time, energy, and support you provided to help make this opportunity possible for our students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would also like to extend a very warm AVPS welcome to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alexis Akey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, who has joined the Gator Staff Team in the role of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Assistant Office Administrator</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. We are excited to have you as part of our Gator team as we move further into June.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June is a time of celebration and reflection. At AVPS, we are proud to recognize </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Indigenous History Month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—an opportunity for us to honour diversity, inclusion, and the voices, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gatorfest is happening Monday, June 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Organized by our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">fabulous School Council</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—thank you for all of your support! With food vendors, inflatables, a foam party with the fire department, and so much more, we hope you can join us for this fun-filled celebration.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing is currently in process, and we will share more information as we move through the spring staffing process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please check the dates below and reach out anytime if you have questions — we are always here to help! 💚🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 FI Farewell Celebration - </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Graduation –</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> June 18</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Fun Day </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– June 22</strong></b></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5a88c25a-4875-4544-bae0-8f0654d9a53f?fingerprint=ppb20260521193141" alt="AVPS Graduation" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership—it makes our Gator community stronger every day! 🐊💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brigid Steele (P), Drew Boyce (VP) &amp; The AVPS Gator Staff Team</strong></b></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f0cb445f-a1c6-46ad-9ba0-f54a417c27d1?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="AVPS Track 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/907dc8c8-2144-41ec-a667-bf57f41e547c?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="AVPS Track 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8de4d50-8d80-4e33-8d37-cdf2bbe83f8a?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="AVPS Track 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67a7b796-e0ec-4d84-ad1f-85c3a8507c8f?fingerprint=ppb20260515150135" alt="LDSB at Pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8b5c129a-d992-4e8c-b9b8-b0dc03dbed6b?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="AVPS Students 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/20a8098a-e5d9-4854-a774-4b68e6a63144?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="AVPS Students 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ed3c7b8e-fcea-440d-92b9-a2fb514fa35b?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="SEPH Price Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b0282360-f033-49d2-8d51-56350407b7d5?fingerprint=ppb20260528193241" alt="June National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4a43cb14-c444-4f75-8d9f-9324d3eba318?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="NIPD June 21" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/56fa82bf-d69d-4eca-8ce0-79e83a88bb17?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="NIPD Tips for Celebrating" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6eb963c-512a-4b07-93ad-67f6cf7d71d4?fingerprint=ppb20260528193316" alt="National Indigenous History Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump Rope for Heart at AVPS</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump Rope for Heart is happening at AVPS! Please see the postcard that was sent home with your child today for more details.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event teaches our students the importance of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">giving back</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and encourages them to learn the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EASY healthy habits</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, so they understand the importance of staying active, eating well and taking care of their heart and brain health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The funds our school raises will help support important heart and brain research</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> funded by Heart &amp; Stroke</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you wish to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">donate </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">please follow the link </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca%2F122256&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C32c2ec55dd2d4778fae208dea6dfb77b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131676974661241%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MLVCCEeJRCJlMz9g10KH0DcJtqvknYii1BurQG%2FzJ1M%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amherstview Public School - Amherstview | Heart &amp; Stroke Jump Rope for Heart</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help AVPS reach our goal!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jumpropeforheart.ca%2Ffamilies-corner%23ThankYouGiftCards&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca37cbbb337e14ab12d5a08dea77c6063%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639132349817336601%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8h%2Ffam8XOiUJ9hVFr%2Fxi6%2BzBZ7E1fZdVtGtze%2F20axo%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families' Corner | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2eec1e3f-9724-44eb-b12d-1578f4eab553?fingerprint=ppb20260515145925" alt="Jump Rope for Heart 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2760991c-3d33-4192-9c1a-7deb89045bc6?fingerprint=ppb20260515145926" alt="Jump Rope for Heart 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up This Week</span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 62px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Day</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's happening at AVPS</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 1st</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 2</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade 7/8 Field Trip</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 3</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 4</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Music Club Grade 3</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wear your school colours Green &amp; Gold, Gator gear!</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up This Week</span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Day</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's happening at AVPS</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 8</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Clouthier/Leppik/Lecompte Field Trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade 7/8 Immunization Clinic</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gator Fest 4-6 pm!&nbsp;</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 9</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; District Track &amp; Field - InVista</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 10</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jaynes/Sauve Picnic</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scott/Saunders Field Trip</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 11</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C. Sullivan 1/2 Picnic</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Music Club Grade 3</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 12</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sullivan/McGrath Picnic</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Milkshakes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wear your school colours Green &amp; Gold, Gator gear!</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</strong></b></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">17 – Gr. 6 FI Farewell Celebration</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">18 – Grade 8 Graduation</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">22 – Summer Fun Day</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">24 – Term 2 Report Cards come home</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25 – Last day of school for students</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">26 – PA Day</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e257fb93-cf82-43ad-8eb8-1fe7368e5214?fingerprint=ppb20260528193925" alt="June Dates of Significance 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d72b256b-4a93-4fc8-a403-39c4eac98fd3?fingerprint=ppb20260528193929" alt="LDSB Dates of Significance 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9a99a985-aa2b-4de4-9142-abde8374e087?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="Canadian Multiculturalism Day" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2023/06/canadian-multiculturalism-day-celebrating-multiculturalism-canada.html" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Multiculturalism Day</span></a></p></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6d19de4b-a1db-49c1-b215-f885adbf0630?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="Parent Workshop Series" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5beb85cb-0d3a-4e64-b7d0-a3a6edde6c3d?fingerprint=ppb20260604170007" alt="Stay Cool, Stay Safe" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f45273a-af9e-4ef1-92bd-d0b9d9ad5551?fingerprint=ppb20260123140214" alt="Harmony Movement Words Matter Campaign" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Words Matter Campaign</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> aims to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language within our school community. 💚💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊 This whole-school initiative includes activities engaging staff, students, and parents/caregivers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we know, it takes a team to make an impact.&nbsp; We are committed to providing students, educators, and families with the resources and support needed to maximize the impact of this work through </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Equity Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pocket guide for addressing harmful language </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">below is being used at AVPS.&nbsp; We are sharing with families as a resource to support conversations at home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a12cdc40-e041-419f-a1ee-7b732c5bb180?fingerprint=ppb20260306190346" alt="Harmony Movement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39174b30-f2a0-4c40-a762-841e0e527926?fingerprint=ppb20260206195123" alt="Harmony Movement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9498cf55-0366-4674-806a-d49b14cd8e25?fingerprint=ppb20260123140308" alt="Words Create Our World" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for Gator Spirit Wear?&nbsp; Visit the AVPS E-Store</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/10d6fbcb-c952-4223-af39-481c54f7db9c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="AVPS E store" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Lost &amp; Found is Quickly Filling Up! 🧤👕🧢</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child is missing any items, please encourage them to check the Lost &amp; Found area as soon as possible. Families are also welcome to stop by and take a look.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a5b480d-04c2-4f68-ab03-3337466d933a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Olivers Labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 Next SAC Meeting - June 11, 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us in the school library or online everyone is welcome!</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings will be in person at 6:00 pm in the AVPS library and online, through MS Teams.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone who is part of our Gator family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year.&nbsp; Childcare will be provided.&nbsp; We look forward to hearing your voice!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🤝 Volunteer Opportunities</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers play an important role in making our school a welcoming and vibrant community. If you’re interested in getting involved, please click the link below to learn more every bit of support makes a difference.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ%2Fviewform&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C9dd58ea3d4db495ea76c08de55089870%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639041692601311868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iOPwdgH2jdB4nCFypyo44BOFn4giqHTT2MHWzqSD4e0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ/viewform</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">💬 Did You Know?</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Representatives</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for each division! If you have a question, concern, or aren’t sure who to ask,</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">reach out to your division rep they’re here to help!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kaileigh Babcock – </span><a href="mailto:kaileighbabcock@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">kaileighbabcock@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary (Grades 1–3):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Britta Flood – </span><a href="mailto:brittaflood@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">brittaflood@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior (Grades 4–8):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gelareh Monajemi – </span><a href="mailto:gelareh@goldtalentagency.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gelareh@goldtalentagency.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For general inquiries, email us anytime at </span><a href="mailto:avpssac@outlook.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">avpssac@outlook.com</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow Us on Facebook</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amherstview Public School Advisory Council </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAVPSAC&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C241aad013b964dff8fd608de2e84a4f2%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638999344523672751%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=teifrX9bbx9nxvLcOOqyaorK8IO9WvDZoGkzMwwMvzQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/AVPSAC</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay in the Loop!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our SAC has created a handy calendar to make it easy to keep track of all school events, fundraisers, and important updates in one place. Check it regularly to stay up to date!</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🍕🥪 Hot Lunch is Back!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can now enjoy two lunch days each week </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with Boston Pizza and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with Subway.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are placed through Lunch Box</span></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order - Quick Steps</span></h4><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunchboxorders.net%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C241aad013b964dff8fd608de2e84a4f2%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638999344523700381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=t2O9OgbFtRxvta%2FNh9n1f5r0ubuM6zqWrhBNHxUYHx4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span><br></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Click “Create an Account” follow the steps to register</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Add your child(ren) to your profile, select city (Amherstview), including school, teacher, and grade (very important for correct delivery!).</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Click a blue calendar date to view meal options and place orders</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Pay securely online using: Visa / MasterCard / Discover / Debit Visa / Prepaid</span></p>
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Gator Tracks - June 1 to 5, 2026

<p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/90ec5d92-43ef-477f-b9a0-0d72c9c52fb3?fingerprint=ppb20251217014343" alt="Gator Tracks Weekly Family Update" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1-5, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS Families, </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here we are—heading into June, the final month of the school year! Our school is buzzing with learning, events, trips, EQAO testing, and track and field, and so much green and gold AVPS Gator pride 🐊💚💛.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and we will be proudly displaying our Pride flag in the school as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and belonging. It is also </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Indigenous History Month</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, with </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, a time to learn, reflect, and honour Indigenous voices and cultures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are very excited for the amazing, annual </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gatorfest</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> organized by our </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">fabulous School Council</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—thank you for all of your support! With food vendors, inflatables, a foam party with the fire department, and so much more, we hope you can join us for this fun-filled celebration. Please see the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing is currently in process, and we will share more information as we move through the spring staffing process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;Please check the dates below and reach out anytime if you have questions — we are always here to help! 💚🐊</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Grade 6 FI Farewell Celebration - </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Grade 8 Graduation –</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> June 18</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership—it makes our Gator community stronger every day! 🐊💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brigid Steele (P), Drew Boyce (VP) &amp; The AVPS Gator Staff Team</strong></b></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3bb5f2e4-4332-4e9c-bc70-1c32703e82de?fingerprint=ppb20260528193038" alt="Gator Fest 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/cabf90a9-a98c-423f-9125-3415fdbd367e?fingerprint=ppb20260528193133" alt="Gator 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/22c316af-9e2e-4d68-bf0e-0b7a3be7364c?fingerprint=ppb20260528193133" alt="Gator 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f5759c1a-ee95-48af-a3b0-272b336cdcfb?fingerprint=ppb20260528193136" alt="Gator 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/27eb1abd-6fa2-44f4-8b17-3861a4526354?fingerprint=ppb20260528193135" alt="Gator 4" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/67a7b796-e0ec-4d84-ad1f-85c3a8507c8f?fingerprint=ppb20260515150135" alt="LDSB at Pride" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b0282360-f033-49d2-8d51-56350407b7d5?fingerprint=ppb20260528193241" alt="June National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c6eb963c-512a-4b07-93ad-67f6cf7d71d4?fingerprint=ppb20260528193316" alt="National Indigenous History Month" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump Rope for Heart at AVPS</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jump Rope for Heart is happening at AVPS! Please see the postcard that was sent home with your child today for more details.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This event teaches our students the importance of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">giving back</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and encourages them to learn the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EASY healthy habits</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, so they understand the importance of staying active, eating well and taking care of their heart and brain health.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The funds our school raises will help support important heart and brain research</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> funded by Heart &amp; Stroke</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you wish to </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">donate </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">please follow the link </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca%2F122256&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C32c2ec55dd2d4778fae208dea6dfb77b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131676974661241%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MLVCCEeJRCJlMz9g10KH0DcJtqvknYii1BurQG%2FzJ1M%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amherstview Public School - Amherstview | Heart &amp; Stroke Jump Rope for Heart</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to help AVPS reach our goal!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jumpropeforheart.ca%2Ffamilies-corner%23ThankYouGiftCards&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7Ca37cbbb337e14ab12d5a08dea77c6063%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639132349817336601%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8h%2Ffam8XOiUJ9hVFr%2Fxi6%2BzBZ7E1fZdVtGtze%2F20axo%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families' Corner | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2eec1e3f-9724-44eb-b12d-1578f4eab553?fingerprint=ppb20260515145925" alt="Jump Rope for Heart 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2760991c-3d33-4192-9c1a-7deb89045bc6?fingerprint=ppb20260515145926" alt="Jump Rope for Heart 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coming Up This Week</span></h2><table class="editor-table" style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 62px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Day</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's happening at AVPS</strong></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, June 1st</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, June 2</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade 7/8 Field Trip</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, June 3</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, June 4</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Music Club Grade 3</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top; text-align: start;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hot Lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wear your school colours Green &amp; Gold, Gator gear!</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Dates</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8 – Gator Fest 4-6 pm!&nbsp; More information to come!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17 – Gr. 6 FI Farewell Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18 – Grade 8 Graduation </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">*NEW guidelines for all graduations (includes grade 6 farewell celebration – outside of school hours)&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We will share more information about these celebrations as we get closer to the date</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24 – Term 2 Report Cards come home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25 – Last day of school for students</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26 – PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e257fb93-cf82-43ad-8eb8-1fe7368e5214?fingerprint=ppb20260528193925" alt="June Dates of Significance 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d72b256b-4a93-4fc8-a403-39c4eac98fd3?fingerprint=ppb20260528193929" alt="LDSB Dates of Significance 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0f45273a-af9e-4ef1-92bd-d0b9d9ad5551?fingerprint=ppb20260123140214" alt="Harmony Movement Words Matter Campaign" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Words Matter Campaign</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> aims to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language within our school community. 💚💛</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🐊 This whole-school initiative includes activities engaging staff, students, and parents/caregivers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we know, it takes a team to make an impact.&nbsp; We are committed to providing students, educators, and families with the resources and support needed to maximize the impact of this work through </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Words Matter</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Equity Team</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pocket guide for addressing harmful language </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">below is being used at AVPS.&nbsp; We are sharing with families as a resource to support conversations at home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a12cdc40-e041-419f-a1ee-7b732c5bb180?fingerprint=ppb20260306190346" alt="Harmony Movement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39174b30-f2a0-4c40-a762-841e0e527926?fingerprint=ppb20260206195123" alt="Harmony Movement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9498cf55-0366-4674-806a-d49b14cd8e25?fingerprint=ppb20260123140308" alt="Words Create Our World" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for Gator Spirit Wear?&nbsp; Visit the AVPS E-Store</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/10d6fbcb-c952-4223-af39-481c54f7db9c?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="AVPS E store" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Lost &amp; Found is quickly filling up! 🧤👕🧢</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child is missing any items, please encourage them to check the Lost &amp; Found area as soon as possible. Families are also welcome to stop by and take a look.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3a5b480d-04c2-4f68-ab03-3337466d933a?fingerprint=ppb20251217013540" alt="Olivers Labels" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026</strong></b></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">📅 Next SAC Meeting - TBD</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us in the school library or online everyone is welcome!</span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings will be in person at 6:00 pm in the AVPS library and online, through MS Teams.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyone who is part of our Gator family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year.&nbsp; Childcare will be provided.&nbsp; We look forward to hearing your voice!</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🤝 Volunteer Opportunities</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers play an important role in making our school a welcoming and vibrant community. If you’re interested in getting involved, please click the link below to learn more every bit of support makes a difference.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ%2Fviewform&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C9dd58ea3d4db495ea76c08de55089870%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639041692601311868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iOPwdgH2jdB4nCFypyo44BOFn4giqHTT2MHWzqSD4e0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ/viewform</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">💬 Did You Know?</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Advisory Council Representatives</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for each division! If you have a question, concern, or aren’t sure who to ask,</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">reach out to your division rep they’re here to help!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kaileigh Babcock – </span><a href="mailto:kaileighbabcock@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">kaileighbabcock@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary (Grades 1–3):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Britta Flood – </span><a href="mailto:brittaflood@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">brittaflood@gmail.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior (Grades 4–8):</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gelareh Monajemi – </span><a href="mailto:gelareh@goldtalentagency.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gelareh@goldtalentagency.com</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For general inquiries, email us anytime at </span><a href="mailto:avpssac@outlook.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">avpssac@outlook.com</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow Us on Facebook</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amherstview Public School Advisory Council </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAVPSAC&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C241aad013b964dff8fd608de2e84a4f2%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638999344523672751%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=teifrX9bbx9nxvLcOOqyaorK8IO9WvDZoGkzMwwMvzQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/AVPSAC</span></a></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Stay in the Loop!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our SAC has created a handy calendar to make it easy to keep track of all school events, fundraisers, and important updates in one place. Check it regularly to stay up to date!</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">🍕🥪 Hot Lunch is Back!</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families can now enjoy two lunch days each week </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with Boston Pizza and </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fridays </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with Subway.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orders are placed through Lunch Box</span></p><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Order - Quick Steps</span></h4><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Visit </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunchboxorders.net%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteeleba%40limestone.on.ca%7C241aad013b964dff8fd608de2e84a4f2%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638999344523700381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=t2O9OgbFtRxvta%2FNh9n1f5r0ubuM6zqWrhBNHxUYHx4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">www.lunchboxorders.net</span><br></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Click “Create an Account” follow the steps to register</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Add your child(ren) to your profile, select city (Amherstview), including school, teacher, and grade (very important for correct delivery!).</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Click a blue calendar date to view meal options and place orders</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Pay securely online using: Visa / MasterCard / Discover / Debit Visa / Prepaid</span></p>
2026-05-28 19:46:08.844 +0000 UTC
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Pride Month Recognition in Limestone

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Education Centre, along with schools across the district, is recognizing Pride Month in the KFL&amp;A region by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the remainder of the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Government of Canada notes that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed is not governed by legislation. The guidelines provided are not mandatory for individuals or organizations but are intended to offer general direction.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After consultation and clarification from Heritage Canada and communication with trustees, LDSB schools with only one flagpole will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag for the balance of this school year.&nbsp; Limestone’s goal will be to increase the number of schools with more than one flagpole and/or the addition of yardarms to existing flagpoles to display more than the Canadian flag. Until this goal is achieved, we will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag at sites with only one flagpole.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is a way for LDSB to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This recognition does not diminish our respect for Canada’s national flag; rather, it reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, valued, and respected in Limestone schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Flying the Progress Pride Flag is one example of how LDSB demonstrates its inclusive culture. As a publicly funded school board, we have both a legal and moral responsibility to create learning environments where everyone can see themselves reflected and feel a sense of belonging.</span></p>
2026-06-11 15:42:36.469 +0000 UTC
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Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free virtual programs this summer. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Below you will find links taking you directly to each program, listed by Grade.&nbsp;Please choose the correct Grade level for your child and register. If you find that the Grade level is full, you are welcome to sign up on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-r%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346715624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=R9QwYhww4aP1UkE43cces9XdSo0Xg%2BeKPCifhZea7%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WAITLIST FOR ALL GRADES</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 5: June 29 to July 10, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-y%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346743708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YdbxWqKddSEJ1LikT%2F%2BdBJmRsOWRa%2FepJZZVrd3Btjw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-j%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346773295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HuEqtbrN1eyAJJT8RKhCb8WbKa9NVw2hJ3GnY4z9uDY%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-t%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346803838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xqRa3VsRVSYQSMYJHixg7cLOdCMcSThvFhLMlmduC04%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-i%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346833260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N3PKOxCgbl%2FhUfWlA%2FrLmCEifnWwEf7UDCmLCOdn8dU%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-d%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346861527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jk9sUsYOJZVHUx%2F6vq4HVN9cCUBnEddTyCpD%2F0fm8pw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4&nbsp;</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-h%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346889084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zIQRwWU9Ln73kAtKwO2XPCib5Dy1GZ0gYuJeWU3tkyI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-k%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346924298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LxKk2SbwZ0d3QUQQ%2BebqbG0svVbuGlcB0tCrVF1Wil4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-u%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346952350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SFFqL0V8O7zhGkMquGOGRQ1NClrcIVsgoqRcy5idUp8%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-o%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346976379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=24IVMf3PWsZbD%2Foym%2F7P3RhK5WyRRblO3emadNIX1L0%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-b%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346999327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6Za%2BC%2BGLAjquWvTkQQkFFQx7YNEd1rOWZQTaXuP5hhw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-n%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347019335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yfhKDjelasTkwr9H2qw291LG1wGxU4SNIvz8lXd07ws%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 6: July 13 to July 24, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-a%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347042928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=10v2gJP%2Bn3j01IN3kcuGLjYxaYHNpMf74a8PlyF8ldo%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-f%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347079143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qYK8gCM2X5%2BvUV3Da2my5lkM97Qjw8DwCqeqCg3xo%2FI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-z%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347127968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=O8fAzrYqPtzTvGPpnE8E3s4rDBWpkVDi6%2F%2BOruyzneI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-v%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347166782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oh%2BaXKyck3um%2BqBWrKAaPEabAJR1EMFbjId5BeYbPGw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-e%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347196804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SLebmkO1zBN7%2B0OJ0%2FbzaqFZZoHQwFV6iPVPGOS6uy4%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4&nbsp;</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-g%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347227984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lzp7zKzvyNoCLyYiLkJoMiLABmhJuxIdM6eP%2Fvxhpdc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-w%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347262478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WzNlKEgYpmqKwh%2BvAjimYnHGwkIW1vUI8EZJuJZQrDQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yd%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347291771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6nC0dWtn%2F%2FuSAEXuc3JNze%2BdEpxO6Hci5MYRapmqBhE%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yh%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347318571%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BuwhKy0oUDAzQ%2BGRsfHQ2IiuJsViyUhczEoDIsFqILE%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347344556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tWmt7QG6pdVgvlfMD4O8x4KabZikKmit%2F2h5aQwHNqw%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yu%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347369722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Pxa2pR%2B6iFG9LOtJryod00ecYy5O9WihDCAXd6qogEI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11-12</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-jl%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347395211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rnv6sMpe3oVnHRroP6WeAfk28dWVmLX6uxtItGGGDPk%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please e-mail:&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com</strong></b></a></p>
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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">individuals</span></a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[EL1]</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; interested in joining the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2026 to August 2028</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> term. &nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Limestone school administrator</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One or more Limestone secondary students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism.&nbsp;An understanding of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism Data Standards</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;is an asset.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to express interest:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before expressing your interest, please review our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Terms of Reference.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can submit online </span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared).&nbsp; Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of </span><a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">data to minimize the risk of bias.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP®</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;training.</span></p>
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