Dear AVPS Families,

A huge thank you to our families for attending the Gruffalo performances, poetry cafe and for being cheering squads at the Road Races, basketball games and tournaments. We are so happy to have you share in the joy of students' learning, achievement and extra-curriculars.

As today is Mother's Day, we want to acknowledge all of the caregivers in our Gators' lives. We appreciate all that you do and thank you for your continued support.

Your partners in education,

Mme Jurkowski and Mr. Boyce on behalf of the AVPS team

May -

Asian Heritage Month (South East)

Jewish Heritage Month

Apraxia Awareness Month

Cystic Fibrosis Month

Speech and Hearing Month

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month

May 12-17 - Women's Health Week

May 14 - Speech Apraxia Awareness Day

May 15 - Alert Ready Test 12:55pm (test sound will be heard on cellphones)

May 16 - Moose Hide Campaign Day

May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17 - Milkshake Fundraiser

May 20 - Victoria Day (no school)

May 21 - June 12 - EQAO for Grade 3 and 6 students (letters have been shared with families in these grades)

May 22 - Discover Kindergarten evening (details will be emailed to registered families)

May 23 - Wesak or Vesak Day

May 23 - Regional Track and Field Meet

May 24 - Milkshake Fundraiser

May 27-May 31 - National AccessAbility Week

May 29 - School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting online 6-7pm (link will be sent the day of)

May 29 - Red Shirt DayTM of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion

May 31 - PA Day (no school for students)

Milkshakes are being sold for $2.25.

Orders can be placed through School Day. The weekly fundraiser will be on each Friday up to and including June 7th.

Each week the orders will be updated in School Day. Please have your notifications turned on in the Settings section of School Day so as not to miss your chance for a delicious milkshake from Reid's Dairy.

Thank you for your support of Grade 8 graduation!

Exciting news for LDSB students Grades 6 through 8...' Connection Club' is an online extracurricular experience where LDSB students will create new connections, learn new skills, and meet new friends after school!

An All-Inclusive adventure, ‘Connection Club’ combines online games, drama skills, and deeper connections with the environment around us - reigniting the spark of creativity & curiosity in LDSB students!

All-Inclusive Comedy believes laughter is a superpower for tearing down barriers & building a more inclusive, affirming space for everyone!

Student Registration Is Open: https://forms.gle/QpjpLiqM7WNubAxw8

We are beginning to plan for the upcoming school year. This includes staffing, timetables and new registrations and class placements for students.

The creation of classes is a complex task that takes into account many factors. When determining placements for next year, we consider learning and academic needs, behavioural and social needs and class size. Our ultimate goal is to create balanced classrooms that maximize the potential for student learning.

We recognize that, in a few individual cases, there may be important reasons why a specific placement is requested. In these cases, please submit a written or emailed request to the office (amstv@limestone.on.ca) indicating the reasons for your request. The request should identify the optimal conditions for your child’s success. Please note: we are not accepting requests for a specific teacher. We will do our best to accommodate your child’s needs but cannot guarantee specific placements. All written requests must be received no later than May 31, 2024.

If you are moving, whether locally or to another city, please also let us know as this information helps us in planning.

We appreciate your support and understanding in this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Great learning starts here!

Kindergarten is a wonderful new world of learning and growing. We learn how to read, how to write and we make so many new friends. Our educator teams help us along the way! You can feel confident your child will be cared for within safe and inclusive environments.

For more information about what is required at time of registration, and to register a new student visit Register A Student.

We are looking for people to work as lunch and yard supervisors for 1 or 2 hours a day. Please call the school or email amstv@limestone.on.ca

Criminal Police Background Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector check required.

Please inform the office and complete Form 142-4 (link below) if your child has had a concussion outside of school.

Limestone District School Board is committed to creating a school community where everyone feels safe, included, & accepted. Submit a confidential human rights incident or complaint by using the Student Human Rights Incidents and Complaints form online: http://bit.ly/HumanRightsForm

Promoting the healthy development of all students, as well as enabling all students to reach their full potential, is a priority for educators across Ontario. Students’ health and well-being contribute to their ability to learn in all disciplines, including health and physical education, and that learning in turn contributes to their overall well-being.

The updated Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, 2019 is designed to help all students reach their full potential through a program of learning that is coherent, relevant, and age appropriate.

Exemption policy: For students in Grades 1 - 8, the government has issued a Policy/Program Memorandum that requires school boards to develop a policy/procedure allowing caregivers to exempt their child from instruction of the Human Development and Sexual Health Education component of the elementary Health and Physical Education curriculum.

Caregivers are invited to learn more about the Human Development and Sexual Health Expectations by Grade. Should caregivers wish to exempt their student from this instruction, they are required to complete an exemption form for each elementary student for each school year as per Administrative Policy 325: Exemption From Human Development and Sexual Health Instruction, Grades 1 to 8.

• The school parking lots are CLOSED to families between 8-4pm. Please park at the ball field across the street or a few blocks away from the school.
• When the bell rings at 3:25, walkers will be dismissed from the meeting spot and staff will release students to parents/guardians as they see them. Please ensure your child makes eye contact with or waves to their educator before leaving.

Please be advised that we have staff and students who have food and environmental allergies. Some of these allergies are life-threatening. With this in mind, we ask that all staff, students and visitors refrain from sending/bringing items to school that contain or have come in contact with peanuts or other nuts. As well, staff, students and visitors are asked to refrain from using scented products.

Email: amstv@limestone.on.ca
Website: amherstviewps.limestone.on.ca
Location: 70 Fairfield Blvd, Amherstview, ON, Canada
Phone: 613-389-0628
Twitter: @AVPS_LDSB