May 18-22, 2026
AVPS Families, 🐊
A big congratulations to all Gators who attended the NDSS Hawk Run – your hard work, determination and stick with it attitude will continue to support you in so many areas – we are so proud of you! A big Gator thank-you to coaches Mme Bigelow, Mme MacKenzie, Mme Leppik and Mme Lecompte for supporting the AVPS Running Team. More information will be shared about track and field as we get closer to upcoming track and field dates.
This week, we proudly hosted our very first Celebrate Your Roots Evening 🌎.
Thank you to families for sharing traditions, celebrations, delicious food and art – we are excited to see this event grow into an annual AVPS tradition. A big thank you to our School Council, AVPS families, students, and staff for helping make the evening such a success! Please have a look at the photos below.💚
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair was a huge hit! Thank you again to our incredibly hard-working School Council for creating such meaningful experiences for our Gators.
A big thank-you to AVPS families for your support.
Coming to AVPS May 20 & 21, the much-anticipated Fossils: The Musical!
Students and staff have been working tirelessly, and we cannot wait for the show – we hope to see you there! Please see the poster below.
As we head into the May long weekend, we hope you enjoy time together with family and friends.
Please check the dates below and reach out anytime if you have questions — we are always here to help! 💚🐊
📅 Upcoming Events
· Discover Kindergarten - May 27
· Grade 6 FI Farewell Celebration - June 17
· Grade 8 Graduation – June 18
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
The Fossils!
We are very excited and very proud to share the date of our musical: The Fossils!
May 20 and 21 at 6:00 p.m. (in the gym)
Staff and students have been working hard, and from what we understand, we're in for a great show! Please join us!
AVPS – Celebrate your ROOTS Event
An evening showcasing family roots, origins, culture, and traditions that make AVPS so special!
AVPS Discover Kindergarten Event – Wednesday, May 27
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, May 18 | · Victoria Day Holiday |
Tuesday, May 19 | · Tallack's Martial Arts Group – Last session |
Wednesday, May 20
| · Hot Lunch · The Fossils Musical! (Doors open at 5:30 PM & show starts at 6 PM) *Cash donations will be collected at the door · FINAL Dominos Pizza Family Deal Night (See coupon below) |
Thursday, May 21
| · Music Club Grade 3 · The Fossils Musical! (Doors open at 5:30 PM & show starts at 6 PM) *Cash donations will be collected at the door |
Friday, May 22
| · Wear your Gator gear or green & gold · Space Dome experience AVPS gym (some classes attending) |
Upcoming Dates
May 2026
· 27 – Discover Kindergarten Event 4:15 – 5:30 PM
· 29 - PA Day No School for Students
June 2026
· 8 – Gator Fest 4-6 pm! More information to come!
· 17 – Gr. 6 FI Farewell Celebration
· 18 – Grade 8 Graduation *NEW guidelines for all graduations (includes grade 6 farewell celebration – outside of school hours) We will share more information about these celebrations as we get closer to the date
· 24 – Term 2 Report Cards come home
· 25 – Last day of school for students
· 26 – PA Day
Dates of Significance - May
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.
TVO Kids It's My Party!
40 Books by Black Canadian Authors - CBC
Books by Black Canadian Authors
Looking for Gator Spirit Wear? Visit the AVPS E-Store
https://specialtytrophies.ca/amherstviewpublicschool/
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!
Next Date May 20.
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
· Our next School Advisory Council meeting (SAC) will be held on May 27, 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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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