Family Movie Night – Raya and the Last Dragon

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Lynne Scholten

Alta Vista School Council is pleased to invite your family to our next Family Movie Night on Friday, April 26, 2024.

We’ll be showing Raya and the Last Dragon, rated PG (1 hour 47 minutes). Doors and concession open at 5:30 pm, and the movie starts at 6 pm!

Admission is free! There will be hotdogs, goodies, and juice boxes for sale as a council fundraiser towards School Council initiatives.

In order to keep this event as eco-friendly as we can, we’re encouraging families to bring their own reusable dish ware for their movie night food and snacks. Families are encouraged to bring cups or water bottles that can be refilled in the kitchen.

Children are welcome to wear their PJs and bring blankets, pillows and stuffies to get comfy in the gym. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers needed!

As always, the movie night organizers are grateful for the support of parent volunteers to help make movie night events a success. To sign up, please contact Dean Blachford.

Please consider bringing nut-free baked goods (homemade or store bought) for the concession by dropping them off at the office on the day of or bringing them to the movie night.

Questions?

Please contact Dean Blachford.

We hope to see you and your family there!

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Flavours of the World Potluck Dinner – April 18

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Lynne Scholten

Thursday April 18 – 5:30 – 8:00 pm

The Alta Vista School Council hopes you can join us for the return of this great event which allows our AV families to gather together to share foods from all of our cultures. The variety is always amazing and incredibly delicious!

This year we will be hosting a wonderful professional artist for your entertainment (see more below).  It will be family event you will not want to miss.

Potluck Dinner

Arrival at 5:30 p.m. is appreciated so that the food can be set out to enjoy. Please bring sufficient food and drink for your family and 3 or more additional people.

Please supply ingredients of your dish for dietary and allergy purposes. Please no peanuts or nut products.  

Sparkling Water and Juice will be provided.

Dinner served at 6:00 p.m.

Cultural Presentation

Jacqui Du Toit – Stories from the Mother Lands

Jacqui Du Toit shares contemporary, historical, and traditional stories from Southern Africa in a vibrant performance. Stories of Nelson Mandela, tales from Zimbabwe, traditional Zulu stores, fables of Anansi, and Jacqui’s own journey to Canada today all form part of the fabric that she weaves from the oral tradition.

Please RSVP by April 15

Let us know what you can bring to share with the AV community and if you can volunteer at the event.

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School Council Meeting – March 20

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Lynne Scholten

You are warmly invited to attend School Council’s virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 7-9 pm. All Alta Vista Public School parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

The draft agenda and the draft minutes from the February meeting are available for reference. A link to join will follow from Mr. Paré. We look forward to seeing you!

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Family Movie Night – Encanto

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Lynne Scholten

Alta Vista School Council is pleased to invite your family to our next Family Movie Night on Friday, March 1, 2024.

We’ll be showing Encanto, rated PG (1 hour 49 minutes). Doors and concession open at 5:30 pm, and the movie starts at 6 pm!

Admission is free! There will be hotdogs, goodies, and juice boxes for sale as a council fundraiser towards the band and orchestra.

In order to keep this event as eco-friendly as we can, we’re encouraging families to bring their own reusable dish ware for their movie night food and snacks. Families are encouraged to bring cups or water bottles that can be refilled in the kitchen.

Children are welcome to wear their PJs and bring blankets, pillows and stuffies to get comfy in the gym. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers needed!

As always, the movie night organizers are grateful for the support of parent volunteers to help make movie night events a success. To sign up, please contact Dean Blachford.

Please consider bringing nut-free baked goods (homemade or store bought) for the concession by dropping them off at the office on the day of or bringing them to the movie night.

Questions?

Please contact Dean Blachford.

We hope to see you and your family there!

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