Dear Families,
We are excited to share some updates on the Parent Council's recent initiatives and upcoming events for the school year! As always, we appreciate your continued support in making these programs a success. Taking a look at the last few months— we kicked off the year strong with two fundraisers—our Dance-a-thon and Lady Glaze Gift Card Fundraiser. We are so grateful to everyone who participated and helped make these events a success.
Here’s what your School Council has been up to…
New Food Options for 2025
We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce some new and exciting lunch options for your children:
Harvey’s on Tuesdays
Starting in January, we’ll be offering Harvey’s on Tuesdays as part of a seven-week trial. The menu will include Junior Burgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Burgers, and more! Orders will be processed through School Cash Online, with a cut-off date of January 2nd for orders for the full seven-week period. More details to follow soon!
“FUN” Food Days (Booster Juice & Lady Glaze Donuts)
We are introducing a fun monthly treat with Booster Juice and Lady Glaze Donuts, alternating each month from January to May. These will be on select days, once a month, for students to enjoy. Dates will be posted on School Cash Online as they come up, starting with Booster Juice on January 16th.
We hope these new options help ease lunch prep and bring excitement to your child’s day. If you’re able to volunteer to assist with distribution on these days, please sign up here:
Community Initiatives and Fundraisers
We’re also working on a few initiatives to support school programs and events, and we’d love for you to be part of them:
Restaurant Collaboration with State and Main
We’re planning a community collaboration with State and Main Guelph in the New Year. Families can mention "École Arbour Vista" when dining on Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 13th, and 15% of their bill will be donated back to the school. We’ve chosen these dates around report card time, so your family can celebrate your child’s success while supporting our school! *reservations are encouraged— more details to come.Math Night | February 11th
Join us for a Math Night on February 11th, a fun-filled evening for students in grades 1-3, where math comes alive through interactive games and hands-on activities. Families will gather in the school gym to explore exciting math challenges, puzzles, and crafts that foster a love for numbers!Parent Council In-Person Meeting | May 6th
We’re planning an in-person Parent Council meeting on the evening of May 6th, coinciding with the school’s Parent Speaker Event (more details to come). This will also be a great opportunity for parents to learn more about getting involved for the upcoming year and to mingle with other parents and council members.Family Fun Night | May 29th
Family Fun Night will be held on May 29th, with a variety of free activities to celebrate the end of the school year. We have lots of exciting ideas, but the success of our fundraising this year will determine how big we can go!
Our sub-committees are gearing up to organize and execute the exciting events we’ve mentioned, and we’d love for you to be part of the action. Reach out if you would like to get involved! We look forward to continuing these exciting initiatives and appreciate all of your ongoing support. Stay tuned for more updates, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Arbour Vista School Council