AVPS Families, 🐊

Well, folks… what a year it’s been! 💫

As we wrap up another fantastic school year at AVPS, we want to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and amazing community. It truly takes a team—and wow, what a team we have. 💚

🌟 Celebrating Our Gators

From our youngest learners to our graduating Grade 8s, we are so proud!

This year, our students have:

·         Grown their literacy and numeracy skills

·         Learned the power of words and kindness

·         Helped build a school where everyone feels safe, included, and valued

That’s what being a Gator is all about. 🐊

🎓 To Our Graduates

To our Grade 8s and Grade 6 French Immersion students heading off to new adventures—we are so proud of you.

🌟 To Our Departing Staff

You have made an impact at AVPS and we are so grateful for all you have done to support the students, families and larger AVPS community.  We wish you nothing but the best as you move onto other adventures—you will be missed 💛

To all Gators from students to staff who are moving on to other schools and experiences.....keep being brave, kind, and true to yourselves.

And remember…
 Once a Gator, always a Gator. 💚🐊

🙌 Thank You, SAC

A special shoutout to our School Advisory Council (Parent Council)—your time, energy, and heart make a real difference in our school, we cannot thank you enough for all of the heavy lifting and support you have provided for AVPS this year. More info on joining this awesome group of people will come in the fall!

🏫 Looking Ahead to 2026–2027

We’re already gearing up for another great year of learning and growing together. Below is our tentative staffing and classroom organization (subject to change based on enrollment):

Welcome new team members joining our Gator Staff Team!

English Classes

·         JK/SK – Chelsea Sneep & Crystal Bedford

·         1/2 – Nicole Knight

·         2/3 – Jessica Irwin

·         4/5 – Piper Conner & Katie Pollitt

·         5/6 – Roxanne Salvary

·         7/8 – Elizabeth O’Rourke

·         FSL – Mark Choquette, Michelle Clouthier

French Immersion Classes

·         JKSK - A - Kelsey Sullivan & Gerry McGrath 

·         JKSK - B Meredeth Hoogsteen & Erin Bond

·         JKSK - C - Rachel Jaynes & Sarah Hall   

·         JKSK - D - Val Vander Baaren & Julie Sauve

·         JKSK – E - Meagan Midghall & Brooke Hodgson

·         1 - Katherine Lemoine

·         1 – Lisa Ramsvik

·         1 - Carly Sullivan

·         2 – Ryan Greenly

·         2 – Kim Leppik

·         2 - Natalie Romanet

·         3 - Mary Louise Davis

·         3 - Kim Bigelow

·         3/4 - Meg Hawley

·         4 - Melissa Lecompte

·         5 - Katrina Putos

·         5 – Lauren Honcoop

·         6 - Cassidy Scott

·         6 - Matt Saunders

·         Student Support Teachers – Julie Leeder, Lyndsey Mackenzie

·         Intensive Support Teacher – Argini Boulieris

·         Student Support Counsellor – Julie Burrows

·         Tech Teacher – Jeff Cardy

·         English to Immersion Teachers

·         Melissa Pace

·         Chris McEwen Smith

·         Melina Morhovitis

·         Katie Pollitt 

Educational Assistants

·         Nichola Harkness

·         Kareen Ferguson

·         Jeff Dunn

·         Lenna Field

·         Jeff Bilow

·         Jyoti Sengar

·         Kaela Simpson

·         Brittany Cuthill

Caretaking Team

·         Head Caretaker - Chris Smith,

·         Jeff Frink, Josh Cruse & Kurtis Hughes

 Gator Office Team

·         Office Administrator - Danielle Andrews, Assistant OA - Alexis Akey

·         Vice-Principal – Chrstine Kennedy

·         Principal – Brigid Steele

☀️ Summer Info

·         The school office will be open on Friday, June 26, 2026 and will then close over the summer.  The office will reopen on Monday, August 25

·         First Day of School: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

·         Please see 2026-2027 School Year Calendar below

🐊 Construction & Summer Work Update

·         AVPS will be having a refresh this summer!  Over the summer months, our front entrance will be replaced with new doors and pavement.  Please be advised that this area may not be accessible as this work begins.  We will share more information as we are able.

·         Some classroom work will also be completed

🤝 Get Involved – Join the Gator Team!

·         We’re on the lookout for some amazing community members to support our school in a few important ways:

·         🐊 Paid Yard & Lunch Supervisors Needed

·         1–2 hours per day

·         A great way to stay connected and make a difference!

·         📞 Give us a call or 📧 email us at amstv@limestone.on.ca to learn more.
 ✅ Please note: a Criminal Police Background Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector check is required.

📍 Class Placements & Line-Up Information

·         On Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (PA Day), our staff will be busy getting everything ready for the year ahead 🎒

·         📧 That same day, families will receive an email from their child’s teacher sharing:

·         Classroom placement

·         Line-up spot map

·         Please note:
 Staffing is based on projected enrollment and may shift in September. Final adjustments are confirmed by the LDSB staffing committee, and all placements remain tentative until enrollment is finalized.

👋 Transition Meetings & Connection Time

·         At AVPS, we truly believe that strong partnerships make all the difference. 💚

·         The start of a new school year is a wonderful opportunity to connect!

We invite families to:

·         Reach out to their child’s educator and classroom team

·         Share insights, needs, and celebrations about their child

·         If you have questions or would like to connect, please arrange a time with your child’s education team once school is underway—we’re always happy to connect and support!

💛 Final Word

As Ted Lasso might say… “Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.”

And this year, our Gator community did a whole lot of right things—together.

Thank you for your kindness, your support, and your belief in one another.

We wish you a summer filled with rest, laughter, sunshine, and time with the people you love most. ☀️

We can’t wait to see everyone back in the fall, ready to do it all again.

Together, we truly can do anything. 💚🐊💛

Go Gators! 🐊💚💛

Brigid Steele (P), Drew Boyce (VP) & The AVPS Gator Staff Team

2026-2027 School Year Calendar

The Ministry of Education has approved the school year calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The school year will start on September 1 (P.A. Day) and the first day of classes for students is on September 2, 2026.

·         Printable 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (PDF)

·         Printable 2026-2027 Elementary 5-Day Calendar (PDF)

Looking for Gator Spirit Wear?  Visit the AVPS E-Store

https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/

Avoid the Lost and Found! 🧤👕🧢

AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026

📅 Next SAC Meeting - September 2026

Join us in the school library or online everyone is welcome!
All meetings will be in person at 6:00 pm in the AVPS library and online, through MS Teams.
Everyone who is part of our Gator family is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year.  Childcare will be provided.  We look forward to hearing your voice!

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5jeQ9p9T9N02tra3l9xL_80wMRrXCCxXC8CyPoS6YPtKwBQ/viewform