Gifts of Giving 2025

This AVPS community fundraiser gives students a chance to find affordable gifts for their loved ones and it’s the perfect opportunity for you to clear out some clutter or regift some special items!

On December 12, students will be invited to our pop-up store in the gym to choose one or two special gifts that our wonderful volunteers will then wrap! Every gift will cost just $2. All proceeds will be directed toward School Council outreach initiatives.

Toonie, loonie, and cash donations will be collected by teachers in the classrooms during the week of the event. (Donations of 2$ per gift are requested, but not required).

Donations Needed!

We will gratefully accept items in gently used or new condition — toys, trinkets, household and decorative items, costume jewellery, games, accessories, etc. Any item that could be a nice gift for a loved one of any age is appreciated! (No clothing, books, DVDs, or very heavy, or breakable items, please).

Gift bags and tissue paper donations are especially needed to keep special gifts a surprise!

Items can be placed in the donation box in the school lobby until December 9. 

Volunteers Needed!

To make this event a success, we need helpers in the afternoon on December 11 (set up) and during the day on December 12 (wrapping, assisting, and clean-up).

Please sign up here to help.

Questions? Please contact Heather Parsons.

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School Council Meeting – November 19

You are warmly invited to attend School Council’s virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 7-9 pm. All Alta Vista Public School parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

The draft agenda and minutes from the October meeting are available for reference. We look forward to seeing you!

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Chili Night and Athletic Council/Yearbook Committee Bake Sale – November 27

It’s getting chilly outside, so come warm up with a bowl of chili inside. It’s almost time for Alta Vista Public School’s Chili Night!

Enjoy a warm bowl of chili and help School Council fundraise while you shop at the Scholastic Book Fair and attend Parent Teacher Interviews . We will have meat and vegetarian options, with all the fixings as well.

This year, the Athletic Council and Yearbook committee will also be hosting a bake sale to fundraise for their club initiatives.

Please consider volunteering to contribute a nut-free chili or to help out at the event: sign up to contribute a chili or volunteer.  Chilis can be dropped off in a Crock Pot or ready to serve in the school kitchen between 4 and 4:30pm on November 27. Please include a serving spoon. High school student volunteers welcome.

When: Thursday November 27, 4:30-7 pm

Where: Kitchen and Small Gym

Prices (cash only):

  • $5 a bowl (comes with your choice of fixings and a bun)
  • $1 for drinks

We hope to see you there!

For any questions, please contact sc-altavistaps@ocdsb.ca.

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Purdy’s chocolate fundraiser – order until November 26

School Council is once again launching its Purdy’s seasonal chocolate fundraiser to support our AVPS students!

Stock up on your favourite Purdy’s Christmas treats* from the catalogue, by

  • Going to our fundraising website
  • Providing your information
  • Clicking “Join Campaign”
  • Proceed to “Shop Online”

Note: you may need to visit another menu on the page to prepare and submit your order (in Chrome this was at the top right-hand corner of the page).

Share with friends and family, and submit your order by November 26 for pick up in mid-December (those details to follow).

Questions?

Please contact sc-altavistaps@ocdsb.ca.

*None of the chocolates can be labelled nut-free as all products are made and packaged in the same facility.

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