Author: Ventura Park P.S.

December 2016

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO DATE– a one session workshop for men and women in midlife (40+) who have been single for 2 or more years and are looking for information on how to nurture a lasting relationship. Topics include: dating myths and facts, the 5 stages of dating, and the difference between the dating behaviours of men and women. Wednesday December 7/16 at 4600 Bathurst St.- Lipa Green Centre. from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

**Brand New- INTERNET DATING IN MIDLIFE– A one session workshop for men and women who are single, over the age of 40 and wanting to explore the world of internet dating. Topics include: writing a profile that works, recognizing online dating “red flags,” and how to move an online relationship offline.

Wednesday December 14/16 at 4600 Bathurst St.- Lipa Green Centre. from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE– A one session workshop for parents wanting to develop strategies and techniques to deal with a High Conflict divorce situation and help to lessen the impact of that conflict on their children. This workshop is not for individuals in an abusive situation. Tuesday December 20/16 at 9600 Bathurst St. – Lebovic Community Centre from 7 to 9 p.m.

As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and are available on a sliding scale. For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 Ext # 6215 or go to our website at www.jfandcs.com.

 

Dear parents,

Thanks for the continuous support in sending your children to school with milk bags for our collection. We have nearly 1500 milk bags collected. We are hoping to collect at least 1000 more by March Break. Ask your family and friends for outer milk bags and send them with your children to school to drop off in the box outside of the office. Remember to make sure that they’re dry and not sticky. We can’t use sticky or wet bags in mats that are made for the less fortunate. To dry just turn the bag inside-out and hang it up somewhere. We hope that our goal will be met to help support those who could really use these.

Ethan, Madison, and Avery Rilett

Message From Our Trustee

As we near the end of 2016, I hope everyone has had a great school year so far and found opportunities to get involved with the life of the school.

It is wonderful to have opportunities to see not only what our students are learning, but to see how they are learning – collaborating and problem solving, using technology in exciting new ways, and engaged in hands-on activities.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated staff members, students, families and community members across our Board.  Thanks to all of the great people we have in our system, we continue to advance student achievement and well-being.

Our Board continues to have a strong commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive learning environments that enable all of our students to thrive. Engaging families in your child’s education and the school community is in an important part of creating that environment.

There are resources for families available on our Board website at www.yrdsb.ca/parents, including information on Board programs and supports, and tips for parents to support your child’s learning at home and at school.

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful start to 2017. I hope you are able to enjoy time with family and friends.

On Wednesday November 30th, we are inviting all VPPS families to arrive at Indigo (Highway 7 & High Tech location) early as our 1st guest will begin reading at 6:30 pm.  There are LOTS of Raffle prizes to be won and a number of special guest readers!  A portion of all Books, Games, Toys & Merchandise (not including gift cards) purchased at Indigo Night will go back to Ventura Park P.S., and to your children’s classroom libraries.   We look forward to seeing you on November 30.

The Grade 8 students in conjunction with the Graduation committee has organized the following fundraiser.  Cookies and popcorn will be sold before morning recess in time for morning snack:

1. Cookie sales will occur every Friday for the month of December beginning this Friday, December 2.
2. Popcorn sales will every Monday for the month of December beginning Monday, December 5.
3. Cookies and Popcorn will be sold for $2 each.  All funds raised will go to our Grade 8 Graduation in June.

Thank you to everyone for supporting our 1st Graduation class!

 

Monday, November 28, 2016

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

For the next three weeks, our school will be participating in a winter clothing drive for New Circles. New Circles is an organization that collects clothing and other goods through donations to help those who do not have clothing or need a fresh start. Ventura Park is participating in a specific drive titled One Warm Coat, which collects winter clothing for those in need. The donation drive will run from Monday, November 28 2016 to Friday, December 16, 2016.

Here is a list of items that New Circles is in need of:

• Coats
• Hats
• Scarves
• Gloves/Mittens
• Boots
• Snow pants
• Other winter clothing

Ventura Park thanks you for your kind donations. Your generosity will help keep members of our community warm this winter.

The purpose of this message is to remind all parents that when VPPS has a function during the day or in the evening, it is imperative that we all observe and follow the traffic and parking rules.  Please be reminded that VPPS is in a very densely populated community with many homes and driveways.  Student, Staff, Parent, and Community members’ safety is a top priority, and all must our part by observing posted speed limits, making complete stops at stop signs, and parking according to the rules and bylaws clearly marked.  We also observe and respect our neighbourhood partners, and exhibit common courtesy when we park appropriately, and not block driveways or roadways.

Thank you for keeping everyone at VPPS and in our community safe!

Throughout the hallways, students and staff have been “Math-questing” Parents can now join in the quest…Have a look…and Happy Questing!