Dear Arbour Vista families,
Parent-Teacher Interview Night was a success. It’s clear that our school community is deeply committed to student success.Your active involvement and dedication to your child’s education is crucial and appreciated. Notably, students were proud to share their work and classroom experiences.
Faith Days During December
Acknowledging and celebrating days of faith is an important aspect of many religious traditions and cultures. Different faiths have their own holy days, festivals, and observances that hold significance for their followers. During the month of December, please see the days that will be acknowledged and celebrated by some members of our school community. Please note that there is diversity within faith communities and that no one list can represent all faith traditions or observances.
Date | Celebration | Faith/Religion |
December 1- 24 | Advent | Christianity |
December 13 | Birth Date or Aga Khan, | Islam |
December 15 | Sanghamitta Day, Buddhism | Buddhism |
December 21 | Tohji-taisai, Shinto | Shinto |
December 21 | Winter Solstice | Indigenous, Wicca |
December 25 | Christmas | Christianity |
December 25- January 2 | Chanukka (Hanukkah) | Judaism |
*Please note that in December we also acknowledge and share information with students about the following days of Significance: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, National day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Yule and kwanzaa
Let’s Make This Holiday a Little Sweeter
~A Note From Your Council
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? Well, your parent council is here to help!
We will be selling $20 gift cards to the amazing (and local) Lady Glaze Donuts to help raise funds for our end of the year Family Fun Night. Whether you're treating your kiddos to a classic sprinkle donut, saying thank you to a teacher, or spreading holiday cheer to friends and family, these gift cards are a sweet way to give!
Best part? There is no expiry date – and these cards are good for any of their locations (Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, London) so your gift is good all year round!
Go ahead and cross off a few gifts from your list!
Eat Your Heart Out, Vipers!
Order Now:
🛒 Purchase via School Cash Online
📅 Order Deadline: Dec. 6th
📍 Pick-Up: The week of Dec. 8th
Grade 8 Families, CCVI Information Night
Don't forget, CCVI is hosting an information night on Wednesday, December 4, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the school, ask questions, and connect with the community. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend if you're interested!
10 Days of Giving
This year, our school is running our annual "The 10 Days of Giving" in support of Guelph's Women in Crisis! Students are invited to bring the selected donated item to support this vital organization daily. The "10 Days of Giving" will begin on Monday, December 2 and run until Friday, December 13. All donations must be new, unused items. Here is a list of the suggested donations!
December 2- Underwear for women, teens and children
December 3- Slippers and Bathrobes
December 4- Pajamas
December 5- Winter gear, coats, and boots
December 6- Baby Diapers
December 9- Umbrellas
December 10- Hair styling products
December 11- Journals and Craft Supplies
December 12- Children and Adult Colouring books
December 13- Items for teens: headphones, gift cards for fast food, Cineplex, Best Buy, etc.
Throughout our donation period, we will also accept grocery gift cards and other gift cards (ex. Giant Tiger, Gas Cards, Walmart, phone cards, etc.) and any personal care items for women, teen girls and boys, and children. Any toiletries donated must be full-sized, unscented or mildly scented.
We appreciate your help supporting this organization in our community!
DancEd
Mark your calendars! Are you ready to be wowed? The students at Arbour Vista have been busy practising their dance moves . The theme this year is Broadway and there are 2 showtimes available for viewing. We kindly ask that families with a last name beginning with letters A-L come to the 11:00 am show and that families with a last name beginning with letters M-Z come to the 1:15 pm showing.
Please note that seating will be first come, first served. We would kindly ask that anyone choosing to attend the performance stay for the duration, out of respect for all performers. The show is approximately 1 hour long.
If you haven’t yet made your payment to DancEd, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible through Cash Online. If you’re experiencing any issues with the platform, please don’t hesitate to contact the office; we’re here to help you get set up. As always, if making the payment presents any challenges, please reach out to us. We want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate. Your contributions are essential to making these events possible, and we greatly appreciate your support.
Public Health Reminder
Public Health will be visiting École Arbour Vista PS to provide registered students a free fluoride varnish December 3, 2024. A second application of fluoride varnish will be offered on May 6, 2025.
Parents may register for their child to receive the free fluoride varnish at the following link:
https://survey.wdgpublichealth.ca/surveys/?s=48TARLMKPYFP88XF
Please see the attached flyer. Public Health - December 3, 2024 Free Fluoride Varnish
Kiss’n Ride
A quick reminder to help keep our Kiss N' Ride running smoothly and safely! Please keep stops short to allow traffic to flow easily. If you're crossing from the parking lot, use the crosswalk for everyone’s safety. Also, make sure students exit the car on the right-hand side to avoid stepping into traffic. Thank you for your help in making drop-offs safe and stress-free for everyone!
Peruse the News
Please look to the school website for additional information on Board Policies and upcoming dates.
Have a great week!
Mme Hare