June 8 to 12, 2026
AVPS Families, 🐊
Another exciting and busy week at AVPS!
A huge congratulations to all of our Gators who participated in the Regional Track & Field Meet—what an incredible accomplishment! Your hard work, perseverance, and determination truly showed. We are so proud of you! 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.
We would also like to extend a very warm AVPS welcome to Alexis Akey, who has joined the Gator Staff Team in the role of Assistant Office Administrator. We are excited to have you as part of our Gator team as we move further into June.
June is a time of celebration and reflection. At AVPS, we are proud to recognize Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month—an opportunity for us to honour diversity, inclusion, and the voices, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Gatorfest is happening Monday, June 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM!
Organized by our fabulous School Council—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.
Staffing is currently in process, and we will share more information as we move through the spring staffing process.
Please check the dates below and reach out anytime if you have questions — we are always here to help! 💚🐊
📅 Upcoming Events
- Grade 6 FI Farewell Celebration - June 1
- Grade 8 Graduation – June 18
- Summer Fun Day – June 22
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership—it makes our Gator community stronger every day! 🐊💛
Brigid Steele (P), Drew Boyce (VP) & The AVPS Gator Staff Team
Jump Rope for Heart at AVPS
Jump Rope for Heart is happening at AVPS! Please see the postcard that was sent home with your child today for more details.
This event teaches our students the importance of giving back and encourages them to learn the EASY healthy habits, so they understand the importance of staying active, eating well and taking care of their heart and brain health.
The funds our school raises will help support important heart and brain research funded by Heart & Stroke. If you wish to donate please follow the link Amherstview Public School - Amherstview | Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart to help AVPS reach our goal!
Families' Corner | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Coming Up This Week
Day | What's happening at AVPS |
Monday, June 1st |
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Tuesday, June 2 | · Grade 7/8 Field Trip |
Wednesday, June 3 | · Hot Lunch |
Thursday, June 4 | · Music Club Grade 3 |
Friday, June 5
| · Hot Lunch · Wear your school colours Green & Gold, Gator gear! |
Coming Up This Week
Day | What's happening at AVPS |
Monday, June 8 | · Clouthier/Leppik/Lecompte Field Trip · Grade 7/8 Immunization Clinic · Gator Fest 4-6 pm! |
Tuesday, June 9 | · District Track & Field - InVista |
Wednesday, June 10 | · Jaynes/Sauve Picnic · Scott/Saunders Field Trip · Hot Lunch |
Thursday, June 11 | · C. Sullivan 1/2 Picnic · Music Club Grade 3 |
Friday, June 12 | · Hot Lunch · Sullivan/McGrath Picnic · Milkshakes · Wear your school colours Green & Gold, Gator gear! |
Upcoming Dates
June 2026
- 17 – Gr. 6 FI Farewell Celebration
- 18 – Grade 8 Graduation
- 22 – Summer Fun Day
- 24 – Term 2 Report Cards come home
- 25 – Last day of school for students
- 26 – PA Day
The Words Matter Campaign aims to reduce the incidence and impact of harmful and discriminatory language within our school community. 💚💛
🐊 This whole-school initiative includes activities engaging staff, students, and parents/caregivers.
As we know, it takes a team to make an impact. We are committed to providing students, educators, and families with the resources and support needed to maximize the impact of this work through Words Matter and the LDSB Equity Team.
The pocket guide for addressing harmful language below is being used at AVPS. We are sharing with families as a resource to support conversations at home.
Looking for Gator Spirit Wear? Visit the AVPS E-Store
https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/
Our Lost & Found is Quickly Filling Up! 🧤👕🧢
If your child is missing any items, please encourage them to check the Lost & Found area as soon as possible. Families are also welcome to stop by and take a look.
AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026
📅 Next SAC Meeting - June 11, 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
💬 Did You Know?
We have School Advisory Council Representatives for each division! If you have a question, concern, or aren’t sure who to ask, reach out to your division rep they’re here to help!
· Kindergarten: Kaileigh Babcock – kaileighbabcock@gmail.com
· Primary (Grades 1–3): Britta Flood – brittaflood@gmail.com
· Junior (Grades 4–8): Gelareh Monajemi – gelareh@goldtalentagency.com
For general inquiries, email us anytime at avpssac@outlook.com
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Amherstview Public School Advisory Council https://www.facebook.com/AVPSAC
Stay in the Loop!
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!
🍕🥪 Hot Lunch is Back!
Families can now enjoy two lunch days each week Wednesdays with Boston Pizza and Fridays with Subway.
Orders are placed through Lunch Box
How to Order - Quick Steps
1. Visit www.lunchboxorders.net
2. Click “Create an Account” follow the steps to register
3. Add your child(ren) to your profile, select city (Amherstview), including school, teacher, and grade (very important for correct delivery!).
4. Click a blue calendar date to view meal options and place orders
5. Pay securely online using: Visa / MasterCard / Discover / Debit Visa / Prepaid