⭐ January 19-23, 2026
Thank you, families, for another wintry week! ❄️ We know the snow and cold temperatures have brought challenges, including bus cancellations 🚌 and changes to daily routines. We truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we continue to navigate this winter weather together.
Thank you for your continued support and strong partnership with our school. Together, we are supporting our Gators, big and small 🐊 as they work toward success, reach their learning goals, and have fun at school! There are so many exciting things happening across our school, and we are grateful to share this journey with such a supportive community.
Literacy week is coming up, please see the information below. Many thanks to Mme. K. Sullivan, Mme. R. Jaynes, Mme. C. Sullivan and Mme. H. Jaynes for organizing a fun, engaging week for AVPS!
Student Council has been planning more spirit days! Please see below.
Mme. Hawley will be going on a pre-planned leave for second term. We are excited to welcome Mme. Funderberg , who will support the F1A class beginning February 2nd, during Mme. Hawley’s absence.
If you have any questions, please reach out—we are here to support you.
Admin Team Brigid Steele P, Drew Boyce VP & the AVPS Gator Staff Team
Coming Up This Week
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Upcoming Dates
- Jan. 26 - 29 - Literacy Week
- Jan. 27 -Trip (H. Jaynes, Rennick)
- Jan. 27 - Tallack Martial Arts (1:05-1:45 in gym) *students participating attend during their 'recess time'.
- Jan. 29 - Recognition Assemblies (Responsibility) (10:20: Grades 4-8, 11:40: K-3)
- Jan. 30 - PA Day
- Feb. 5 – Spirit Day - Educator Swap Day
- Feb. 12 - Spirit Day - Decades Day
- Feb. 19 – Spirit Day - Career Day
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.
Looking for Gator Spirit Wear? Visit the AVPS E-Store
Visit the AVPS e-Store to view and order Gator Gear!
AVPS Dominos Pizza Fundraiser
The Dominos Pizza fundraiser for AVPS is back!
Grab dinner for your family and support AVPS through this great fundraiser brought to you from the amazing School Advisory Council (SAC) at AVPS and Dominos Pizza!
Upcoming Dates:
- March 18
- May 20
Lost & Found – Please Take a Look!
Our Lost & Found is overflowing with water bottles, hoodies, jackets, and other items looking for their owners. Please remind your child to take a look, or stop by yourself to check the collection.
AVPS School Advisory Council 2025-2026
📅 Next SAC Meeting
Our next School Advisory Council meeting (SAC) will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
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!
📅 January Events Calendar
Our January Events Calendar is now available! Please take a moment to review the upcoming dates, activities, and events so you don’t miss out on what’s happening this month.
🤝 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
- Visit www.lunchboxorders.net
- Click “Create an Account” follow the steps to register
- Add your child(ren) to your profile, select city (Amherstview), including school, teacher, and grade (very important for correct delivery!).
- Click a blue calendar date to view meal options and place orders
- Pay securely online using: Visa / MasterCard / Discover / Debit Visa / Prepaid
Get Involved!
We’re always looking for volunteers to help make our school events a success! If you’re interested in lending a hand, please fill out our Google Form it’s quick and easy to sign up and stay connected with upcoming opportunities.
Free Access to IDELLO for the French as a Second Language Community
We are excited to share that Télévision française de l’Ontario (TFO) is offering free access to IDELLO for families in the French as a Second Language (FSL) community!
IDELLO is a rich online platform that offers virtual training, events, and resources designed to support French-language learning for educators, parents, and students. It is a great way to explore engaging content and strengthen language skills at home.
In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, IDELLO also features a special resource collection for Grades 5 to 12. These materials help students learn about the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and encourage thoughtful reflection on building a better future.
To request free access, families can contact TFO directly at support@idello.org.
Do not miss this opportunity to bring meaningful French-language learning and cultural reflection into your home!
Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy
There are many resources available designed to support your student’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.
