Author: Ventura Park P.S.

Good afternoon Ventura families,

As our year wraps up, we are hoping you could check at home for any technology belonging to VPPS (e.g., Chromebooks, chargers, etc.), that may have borrowed this year or during our hybrid learning time. If you locate any technology that has not yet been returned, please send it back to Ventura Park PS by the end of day on Friday, June 30th. We are in the process of doing a year-end technology inventory.

Thank you for your support,

The VPPS Team

Dear families, 

Environment Canada has once again issued an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) statement for the Greater Toronto Area advising that high levels of air pollution are possible due to smoke from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.

The current forecast indicates that the situation with the Air Quality Health Index is likely to continue throughout the day. 

As a result, we will be holding indoor recess today and our Playday will be moved indoors. We appreciate this may be disappointing as we near the end of the school year. 

Recently Ventura Park PS has upgraded their ventilation system throughout the school as well as has air conditioning in various locations.

As always, we will continue to follow the advice of Environment Canada and York Region Public Health and prioritize student and staff safety. As the situation evolves, we will continue to provide families with information. 

The school’s Lost & Found box has been moved to tables outside the of the office, parents are welcome to check the tables for any missing articles. Parents please ask your children to look through the items for anything they might be missing. The tables will be out today until Thursday, June 29th @4:00pm

Indigenous Languages and International Languages – Elementary Language Programs

Online registration is now open and available on the Elementary Program web page. The elementary program will be offered in-person and remotely.

• In-person learning will offered Tuesday to Friday evenings, and Saturday morning.

• Remote learning will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Teachers will use Google Classroom to provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.

Please see this flyer for more information.

Dear VPPS Families,

This is just a note that the Talent Show is now on Friday, June 23 at 9:30am.

Students participating in the Talent Show are allowed a 2 guest maximum.

We are very excited to showcase our talents and can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks,

The VPPS Team

Dear VPPS Families,

This is just a reminder that this is the last week for pizza lunch for the school year.

There will be NO Pizza Lunches on June 23 and 30th.

Please remember to pack your child(rens) lunches and snacks accordingly.

Thanks,

VPPS Team

Hello VPPS families,

We will be having our first School Council Meeting of the 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the VPPS library.

At this meeting, we will be electing parent members to form our council. Below here, you will find the roles and responsibilities of our council members, if you are considering joining our team. All parents are welcome to join our School Council in formal positions, or informally, as parent members.

We look forward to working with you next year,

M. Farrell and Mme. Cucullo

School Council Positions

Chair/Co-Chair

a. Chairs shall carry out the following tasks in accordance with the Board’s School Councils policy and procedures: 

i. Call a minimum of four (4) meetings per year in consultation with the Principal 

ii. Consult with Council representatives prior to scheduled meetings regarding agenda topics under consideration 

iii. Ensure that all fundraising activities, management of the proceeds of fundraising, and all expenditures are in accordance with Board School Fundraising and Administration of School Generated Funds policy and procedure 

iv. Establish agendas for Council meetings with Principal (including current financial statements for review at meetings) 

v. Share agenda with Council members one week prior to the scheduled meeting 

vi. Chair Council meetings following the agenda 

vii. Ensure minutes of meetings are duly recorded and distributed within two weeks after the meeting 

viii. Communicate on an ongoing basis with school administration 

ix. Communicate with Trustee, Board staff as required 

x. Assist and act on behalf of the other co-chair(s) 

xi. Ensure the Council Constitution is reviewed annually

Communications Officer

b. Communications Officer may carry out the following tasks:

i. Collect school Council mail and communicates with Chair/Co-Chair 

ii. Updates Council page on School Blog

Treasurer

c. Treasurer may carry out the following tasks: 

i. Manage Council finances as outlined in Article TWELVE  (XII) 

ii. Present written financial reports and statements including those required for each School Council meeting

Secretary

d. Secretary may carry out the following tasks: 

i. Conduct formal attendance. 

ii. Take notes during meetings including topics under discussion, motions, and all decisions rendered 

iii. Prepare written minutes/notes for inclusion in the Council record and distribution to Council members.

Fundraising Officer

e. Fundraising Officer may carry out the following tasks: 

i. Chair fundraising Sub-Committee 

ii. Oversee all fundraising efforts of the Council 

iii. Identify fundraising targets and purpose for fundraising initiatives.

Grade 8 Grad Lead

f. The Grade 8 Grad Lead will work with Admin to plan an appropriate celebration, event and assist with end of year purchases to support this event.

Dear families,

We are looking for volunteers to help us decorate the hall for our Grade 8 Graduation. Volunteers will need to be available on Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 am for approximately 1-2 hours at the Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club.

The set-up of decorations includes: hanging signs, decorating tables and putting together a balloon arch. Please email Ashley Hill at Ventura Park PS, if you are able to help out.

Thank you,

M Farrell and Mme Cucullo