Happy Long Weekend, AVPS Families!
We want to wish all of our Gator families a fantastic long weekend filled with sunshine, joy, and special time spent together. The weather looks promising, and we hope you’re able to enjoy it with your loved ones!
It was truly wonderful to see so many of you at our Open House earlier this week. Thank you for taking the time to visit, connect with staff, and celebrate the start of another great school year at AVPS.
While students are off for the Professional Activity Day (P.A. Day), our dedicated Gator staff team will be hard at work. We’ll be focusing on school improvement planning, with particular attention to how we use math and literacy data to guide our teaching. This important work will help us make informed decisions to better support learning in individual classrooms, across grade divisions, and throughout the entire school.
Socktober is back! Please have a peek at the poster shared in classrooms below. Gators are working to support the local community – together, we can do so much!
Running club members have been working hard and we are so proud! Wishing all Gators competing at the upcoming cross-country meet at Fort Henry on October 15, all the best, bring that Gator grit! If your child is involved in athletics, look for messages from coaches through school day.
Hot lunch is coming soon! Hot lunch is organized and run by our fantastic School Advisory Council. Once this is up and running, communication will come to families.
Are you looking for resources to support foundational literacy and math skills at home? Please see the links below!
Please reach out to the school if you have any questions, we are here to support you!
Admin Team Brigid Steele P, Drew Boyce VP & the AVPS Gator Staff Team
SOCKTOBER - AVPS Gators Giving Back!
FAMILIES – WE NEED YOUR HELP – SAFETY CONCERN!!
Please use the corner of Amherst Dr. & Fairfield Blvd. where the crossing guard is located. Please follow the directions of the crossing guard only to avoid any unnecessary safety issues. There is a second crossing guard at the front of AVPS helping students and families cross Fairfield Blvd. into the park across from the font doors of AVPS.
Bringing Outside Food into Classrooms
Due to the presence of various allergies within our school, it is essential to inform your child’s educator in advance if you are wanting to bring food to share in your child's classroom for reasons of celebration.
Please connect with your child's educators well ahead of time to arrange the timing. Only store-bought, prepackaged food items with clearly labeled ingredient lists are permitted.
Please provide the ingredient list to your child's educator at least two days in advance so they can communicate with families so they can decide whether their child can participate. Thank you for your cooperation.
Tyler Lambert is a former AVPS Gator
Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy
There are many resources available designed to support your children’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage to learn more.
School Mental Health Ontario Resources
School Mental Health Ontario offers a variety of free resources for educators, students, and families. To stay updated with the latest information, resources, and research, families can visit the SMHO website. Simply scroll to the bottom of the page, click on "Connect with Us," and enter your contact information.
School Mental Health Ontario Resources
School Mental Health Ontario offers a variety of free resources for educators, students, and families. To stay updated with the latest information, resources, and research, families can visit the SMHO website. Simply scroll to the bottom of the page, click on "Connect with Us," and enter your contact information.
Words Matter Campaign
AVPS will continue the work started last school year with the Words Matter Campaign through The Harmony Movement Program. Students, families and staff will benefit from this approach and goal of creating lasting, respectful, and inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. Together, we can address harmful words to support a better school experience for everyone. Let’s do this Gators!
AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026
AVPS SAC Executive Team for the 2025, 2026 school year:
📅 Upcoming School Advisory Council Meetings:
- October 23
- November 20
- December 18
All meetings will be in person at 6:00 pm in the AVPS library and online, through MS Teams..
- Chair: Danielle Preston
- Vice Chair/Co-Chair: Karlee Peterson
- Treasurer: Meaghan Arbuckle
- Secretary: Lyndsay Johnson
- Divisional Reps: Kindergarten – Kaileigh Babcock, Primary – Britta Flood
- Junior/Intermediate - Gelareh Monajemi
- Member at Large: Lisa Cassidy, Marsha Snyder, Matt St. Jean
- Fundraising Coordinator: Carrie Finn
- Volunteer/Hot Lunch Coordinator: Courtney Saccary, Karlee Peterson
- Event Coordinator: Erin Blanchard
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!
Coming Up This Week
Day
| What's happening at AVPS
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Monday, October 13 | Thanksgiving (No School for students) |
Tuesday, October 14 |
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Wednesday, October 15 | Regional Cross-Country Running Meet at Fort Henry |
Thursday, October 16
| Picture Day IEPs (Individual Education Plans) go Home |
Friday, October 17 | Picture Day |
Upcoming Dates
October 2025
- 21 - Childcare Worker & ECE Appreciation Day
- 22 - District Cross-Country Running Meet at Fort Henry
- 23 - AVPS School Council Mtg (hybrid, 6:00-7:00pm). All are welcome :)
- 24 - Dance Club (10:45 in gym)
- 29 - Recognition Assemblies (11:40: K-3, 1:50: 4-8)
- 30 - F5/6 Scott & F6 Saunders Trip
- 31 - Dance Club (10:45 in gym)
November 2025
- 13 - Progress Reports go Home
- 14 - PA Day
- 20 - School Advisory Council Meeting 6-7 pm
December 2025
- 18 - School Advisory Council Meeting 6-7 pm
- December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break
January 2026
- 5 - First day of school 2026
- 30 - PA Day No School for Students
February 2026
- 13 - Term 1 Report Cards go Home
- 16 - Family Day Holiday
March 2026
- 16 to 20 - March Break
April 2026
- 3 - Holiday
- 6 - Holiday
- 17 - PA Day No School for Students
May 2026
- 18 - Victoria Day Holiday
- 29 - PA Day No School for Students
June 2026
- 18 – Tentative Grade 8 Graduation
- 19 – Tentative Gr. FI Farewell Celebration
