Hello Arbour Vista Families,
It’s hard to believe that the winter break is right around the corner! For those of you with travel plans, please ensure that student absences are communicated directly to the office. While it is great to inform your child’s teacher, it is most important to report the absence to the office. This helps us to ensure the safety of all our students, and limits us from disturbing you with unnecessary calls. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
10 Days of Giving
A reminder about our annual "The 10 Days of Giving", to support Guelph's Women in Crisis! Students are invited to bring in new, unused items. Here is a list of the suggested donations!
December 2- 6: Underwear for women, teens and children, slippers and bathrobes, pajamas, winter gear, coats, and boots, baby diapers
December 9-13 : umbrellas, hair styling products, journals and craft supplies, children and adult colouring books, 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!
Lost and Found
Please remind your child(ren) to look through the items on the lost and found table found in the school foyer. There are many items ranging from mittens to coats. If you are in the school and missing clothing items at home you are welcome to look also. Any labeled items will be returned to their owners. Please note that all remaining items will be donated over the holidays.
December Board Newsletter
The December Communications Newsletter is out! This is the monthly public-facing newsletter from the communications department.
In this month's issue we have information about:
Save the Date! Kindergarten Registration
Download the new mobile app!
Wellness Works: Authenticity
And more!
A reminder that this is our public-facing newsletter and therefore can be shared with parents/guardians and the community. You can view the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
2024/2025 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is open between January 7th-31st. The UGDSB online tool allows parents/guardians to pre-register your children. Online pre-registration is required for all new JK and SK students in the Upper Grand District School Board. For more information and to pre-register, visit here. The website can be translated by selecting the preferred language from the “Select Language” button on the top right-hand side of the website. There are over 90 languages to choose from.
Important dancEd Information and Costume Suggestions
Parents/Families of students with a last name between A-L: You are invited to the 11:00am performance. Doors open at 10:50am
Parents/Families of students with a last name between M-Z: You are invited to the 1:15pm performance. Doors open at 1:05 pm
Please note that the Costume Suggestion are suggestions only. No one should feel obligated to purchase anything.
Seating is first come first serve
Parents are asked to stay for the duration of the performance to show respect for all performer
Class | Costume Suggestions |
Kindergarten (Laurin/Miller/Chaarani) | Sound Of Music style clothing in white, beige, khaki, or navy blue. Think formal clothes like a skirt or dress, dress shorts with tall socks, a collared shirt/polo/blouse, suspenders, styled hair (combed/slick or heidi-style braids, headbands, etc.). If you have lederhosen... now’s the time! |
Kindergarten (Carter/Townsend) | Beach themed clothing! Wear shorts, summer/bucket hats, summer themes, tropical shirts, sun shirts, tank tops, mermaid items, bright colours, etc. |
Gr. 1 and 1/2 (Kasulke/Wettlaufer) | Any combination of blue and red tops and bottoms. Skirts, dresses or pants are welcome! You could use face paint for red circles on the cheeks. |
Gr. 2 and 2/3 (Girard/Waters) | Any combination of blue and purple tops and bottoms, a belt or sash, and add on gold accessories. |
Gr. 3 and 3/4 (Saar/Savage/Mauch) | Hairspray characters look. Stuck in the 1950's think clothing like suits, poofy skirts, sneakers, cardigans, headbands, button up shirt, suit, bowties, and 50's styled big hair. |
Gr. 4 and 5 (Webb/Dodds) | Newsies kids look with neutral colours. Newsboys hats, knee-length pants, high socks, suspenders, collared shirts, plaid, vests, rolled up sleeves, overalls, lace up boots, etc. |
Gr. 5/6 and 6 (Gat/Pigeon) | Any combination of denim (blue) and white. Think California preppy fashion. Wear jeans, denim jacket, white tshirt, polo, skirt, sweater vest, styled hair, etc. |
Gr. 7 and 7 (McDonald/Linwood) | 80's prom! Throw it back to neon colours, suits, big shoulder pads, big hair, accessories, ruffles, metallics, blue eye shadow, jeans, high top sneakers etc. |
Gr.7 and 7/8 (Ciaravella/Gerges) | Disco style and energy! Think retro colours like brown, mustard, orange, burgundy, beige and flared pants, head scarves, tinted glasses, big collared shirts, vests, disco sparkle/shine, etc. |
Gr. 8 (Koivisto/Beesley) | Red and black tops and bottoms. Feel free to add circus-themed accessories! Suggestions include a top hat, a bowler hat, blazer jacket, lace up boots, sequins, velvet, striped clothing, etc... |
Lady Glaze Gift Card Pick Up
Mark your calendar! If you purchased Lady Glaze gift cards online, please be reminded that they will need to be picked up on Wednesday December 11th & 18th at the school between 4:00- 5:30 pm.
New Food Orders
Food orders for the new year will be live on Cash Online on December 16th. We will continue to offer pizza and School Council is offering an exciting new option during the month of February. Please note that the orders will close over the break. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your orders in.
Peruse the News
Please look to the school website for information on:
What you need to know about inclement weather
Have a great week!
Mme Hare