Guest Speaker – Paul Davis on Social Networking and Online Safety

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Nancy Dean

Parent Evening with Paul Davis on Social Networking and Online Safety

Tuesday, April 10th 7:00 pm

Free to community members

We hope you can join us and Please RSVP HERE

Alta Vista School Council invites you to attend a FREE and informative evening talk on Social Networking and Online Safety with the well known speaker Paul Davis.

On Tuesday, April 10th, Paul Davis will present a talk to both students and parents.  He will address grade 4-6 and 7-8 separately during the school day and then present a parent-only talk in the evening.

Topics covered:

Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Smartphone and digital trails
Cyberbullying, texting, sexting, online gaming and online security

Childminding will be available in the library to allow as many parents to attend as possible.

We hope you can join us and Please RSVP HERE

(https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-networking-and-online-safety-paul-davis-tickets-44391769979?ref=enivtefor001&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=attend)

About Paul Davis

Paul Davis’ Bio is attached at end of email

http://www.socialnetworkingsafety.net

See Feedback from Principals and Parents!

http://socialnetworkingsafety.net/feedback/

TEDx Speaker – 2015
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/pauldavisSNS
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavissns

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Council Meeting – Wed. March 21st

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Nancy Dean

Please join us for our next meeting

Draft Agenda
AltaVista School Council Meeting Library – second floor Wednesday March 21, 2018

  1. Welcome and Introduction (Alison)
  2. Approval of Agenda and AGM meeting minutes (Alison)  2018.02.21 AVSC Minutes
  3. Chair’s report
    1. Upcoming events
    2. Spring fair update
  4. Administrative Report (Guido Ronci)
  5. Teacher’s Report (Chantal Smith)
  6. Other items:
    1. Pro-grants – update on current and discussion for next year
    2. OCASC update – Nancy
    3. Yard revitalization – Leanna
    4. Letter regarding full time Vice-Principal position
  7. Treasurer’s update
    1. Financial update
    2. Voting items
    3. Technology spending – Guido to provide an updated plan
  8. Next meeting

a. Scheduled date – April 18

 

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Tackling Anxiety and Stress Through Art and Mindfulness

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Nancy Dean

In our attempt to continue to support parents and caregivers of our students Alta Vista School council is excited to bring this great talk.  TASAM also includes 8 week Mindful Movement workshops for students grades 1-6.

You are invited to our Parent talk and student movie night!  

Thursday March 1st 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Parent talk will be in the Gym and student Movie night in the library.

RSVP is appreciated or questions at nancy.artsexpress@bell.net


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Pizza Fridays – sign up today!

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Nancy Dean

ON-LINE ORDERING WILL BE OPEN FROM JANUARY 19th to FEBRUARY 2nd at:

www.sagoto.com/avsc/order

 

Who: Alta Vista Students Grades JK – 8

When & Where:

Pizza will be delivered to Alta Vista School on Fridays from

February 23rd, 2018, until June 22nd, 2018, not including days when the school is closed (total of 14 Fridays). It will be served to students during the first nutrition break at 11:25.

What: Pizza will be from Gabriel’s Pizza. A whole wheat crust will be ordered to comply with nutritional standards set by the school board.

Why: Pizza Fridays are not only a fun lunch alternative enjoyed by both the kids and parents but are a fundraiser for school council.

Slices are $2.50 and you can choose 1) Plain Cheese, 2) Plain Cheese – Gluten Free, 3) Pepperoni, or 4) Vegetarian.

ON-LINE ORDERING WILL BE OPEN FROM JANUARY 19th to FEBRUARY 2nd at:

www.sagoto.com/avsc/order

All ordering will be done on-line with Sagoto Solutions. All payments in the system are through TD Online Mart and require a credit card.

There will also be a limited amount of pizza to purchase for cash each Friday in the kitchen. It will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that Kindergarten students are not able to purchase pizza for cash from the kitchen.

Contact:

Questions and concerns regarding the pizza program should be directed to Kristine Ennis-Heise at 613-565-8295 or avscpizza@gmail.com.

Parents and Grandparents please volunteer! This program depends on an amazing group of dedicated volunteers, Fridays from 10:40-12:00. Sign up when you order.

 

2018.01.19 Pizza Flyer Spring 2018

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