Alta Vista School Council

With summer behind us and a promising winter ahead, we are pleased to announce the Ski Club program of 2016. This is a parent volunteer organized School Council activity and covered by School Council liability insurance.

Five Monday afternoon/evenings at Camp Fortune following the school day will be offered. Please note that lessons are mandatory for beginners.  The dates are:

January 11    January 18    January 25    February 1      February 8

This year we are happy to introduce ON-LINE REGISTRATION, with payments made directly on-line. To register your child, simply click on the following link: https://www.sagoto.com/avsc/ski,fill out the form and follow the prompts for payment.

We are always looking for new volunteers. If you are able to volunteer your time both on and off the hill or with some of the administrative details, please make a note of this on the registration form or contact Margaret Jarmoc at 613-422-5605 (H), 613-769-4869 (cell) or by email at avskiclub79@gmail.com

More information is available in this letter: AltaVista ski club letter – 2016.

Our annual Alta Vista Book Fair, featuring Scholastic and Usborne books, is quickly approaching. The fair will be held Nov.18-20th in the gym.  For more information about fair hours, class visits, teacher wish lists and more please see the documents below.

In order to make the fair a success we need your help. Book Fair volunteers enjoy helping students find appropriate books, help them make their book purchases, meet other parents, get a preview of books, see excited student faces and make this fun annual fundraising event a success.   For more information about volunteer opportunities and hours, please see the book fair volunteer sheet below. You can print it and return it to school with your child  or contact Petra at petra.alince@gmail.com or at 613-523-9198.

The Book Fair is a much anticipated event at Alta Vista, and for every $10 spent, up to $6 goes back to our school in the form of books and educational resources for the library and classrooms.  Your child will be visiting the fair with their class on Wednesday or Thursday.  The fair will also be open on Thursday evening and Friday morning for your convenience.

We hope to see you at the fair!

2015 Book Fair Hours and Information

2015 Book Fair Volunteers Form

QSP has created a wonderful, short video called Time For Reading (http://qspca.weebly.com/timeforreading.html)

It reinforces the message that through the QSP campaign, parents are encouraging the students to be avid readers and learners and that their support benefits the school community as a whole through the funds raised.

1.    SHOP – the catalogue or order online at www.QSP.ca with group ONLINE ID:  3727773
2.    100’s of Magazines, Digital titles, Custom Photo Products & NEW the Discount App available online!
3.    Telling friends and family using your Smart Phone is EASY, or, go to “START HERE” at www.QSP.ca and register to use QSP’s EMAIL and NEW TEXTING feature.
4.    Return online & paper orders (to the Main Office please) on or before TUES, OCT. 13th.

**Cheques are made payable to Alta Vista School Council**

The QSP information will be handed out at the Welcome BBQ. Money Raised will go towards enhancing your child’s school experience (i.e.: music program, sports equipment, school yard improvements, etc.), and every child will benefit from the money raised. Please do your part to support our campaign! We need everyone’s help to make it a success.

Should you have any questions about this fundraiser please contact Bonnie at gazal@sympatico.ca.

You are invited to Alta Vista Public School’s Welcome Back BBQ!

Thursday, September 24th
4:00 – 6:30 pm.
Primary Play Yard
Rain or Shine!

BBQ: 5:00-6:30 pm.
Enjoy BBQ hot dogs, sausages and drinks for sale. Please remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket and correct change for buying food and drinks.
Potluck: In the spirit of sharing…please bring either a salad or dessert to complement the hotdogs and sausages. We ask that you bring enough to share with six people. A central table will be set up to place your contribution and your containers will be available for pick up in the kitchen afterwards.

Classroom Tour and Council Annual General Meeting and Elections:
You are invited to see your child’s classroom with your own child acting as your guide from 4:00pm – 5:00pm, and at 6:30pm we will be hosting the School Council AGM and elections in the Main Gym (Gym#2) on School Council. This is a great opportunity
to hear from the Principal and vote for your 2015-16 School Council. All parents are
invited to be Parent members and submit their names for election to one of the four executive positions- Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer.

Please note: there is no official supervision of your children after school
hours. Please ensure children are supervised as needed.

Food and Volunteer FORM: (Only one form per family required thank you!) Please complete and return the form below to the office by Thursday, September 17th.

2015 – Alta Vista Welcome Back BBQ Form