Good afternoon parents and guardians!
As most of you are aware, there are a number of late buses recently due to the ongoing construction around VPPS. As a result, traffic is unusually slow on both Bathurst and Dufferin streets. This means that both morning buses and afternoon buses will be running more slowly than usual until the construction is completed. For any further inquiries, please log onto www.schoolbuscity.com to check on bus issues.
As we approach the Labour Day Weekend, Tuesday September 4 is almost here, as we prepare to re-open our doors for the 2018-19 school year. As the Principal of Ventura Park PS, I am very excited to meet all of our new and returning students and families.
Just a reminder of the first day procedures:
Grade 1 Students will be met by staff at their buses. They will then be directed to the GYM, where their teachers will meet and greet them. All other students are asked to meet at the back of the school where they will be met by staff who have alphabetical lists and placement information for all students. Homerooms will be spread out along the back wall of the school. Parents and guardians who drive their children to school can join the students on the tarmac to see who their children’s teachers are.
Please be advised that school starts at 9:00 am. Morning recess is from 11:00 – 11:20 am. Our lunch hour is 12:40-1:40 pm. Classes are dismissed by 3:20 pm. For the first day, please ensure that your child brings a lunch and snacks.
We are encouraging parents/guardians to put their children on the bus (where eligible). If you haven’t found your bus information yet, you may do so by visiting www.schoolbuscity.com. If you choose to drive to VPPS on Tuesday, please park one of the adjacent streets and walk to school, as the bus loop is reserved for buses, and our parking lot is reserved for staff. Your children’s safety and well-being are our primary concern, and we want to start the year off by following these important routines.
We ask that all students enjoy the last long weekend of the summer. The entire staff and I are so excited to see you on Tuesday, September 4, ready for another spectacular school year.
Yours Truly,
Arin Otis, Proud Principal, Ventura Park PS
Trustee Greetings for school newsletters Sept2018
September 2018 – Trustee Greetings for School Newsletters
Message From Our Trustee
I am pleased to welcome all of our students and families to the start of the 2018-2019 school year. This is an exciting time of year. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and is looking forward to the months ahead.
York Region District School Board is committed to advancing student achievement and well-being. The Trustees’ new Multi-Year Strategic Plan, developed based on feedback from the community, outlines four priorities that will guide this work: Foster Well-Being and Mental Health, Champion Equity and Inclusivity, Build Collaborative Relationships and Empower Ethical Leadership. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts.
Our schools are stronger when families are engaged. There are many different ways families can support their child’s learning and get involved in life at the school, and I hope that you find opportunities to get engaged.
I wish you all the best for the upcoming school year.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the entire VPPS community for another spectacular year at school. 2017-18 has been filled with many accomplishments for our students, their parents, and our incredible staff.
Congratulations to our Grade 8 Graduating Class! You are the second group to come through VPPS in French Immersion, and we wish you all continued success in High School, and beyond. Bravo!
Congratulations to Toni Brutto, our world-class EOAA who is retiring after an incredible 32 year career in Public Education. Merci Mme Brutto.
Thank you to our incredible caretaking team: M. Rashid; M. Whaites; M. Haynes; M. Taylor, and Mme Walsh.
Bonne Chance to Mme Nassar, who will be transferring as Vice Principal at Randall PS. All the best to Mme Saltarelli, who will be on a leave next year. Congratulations to Mme Celli and Mme Whittingham, who are heading to Lorna Jackson PS to help start a new French Immersion program! Bonne chance, to Mme Melanson, who is moving to Poplar Bank PS; to Ms. Ugarenko, who is moving to Kettleby PS; to Mme Armstrong, who is moving to Blue Willow PS; to Mme Abate who is moving to Windham Ridge PS; to Mme Kesisyan, who is moving to Michaelle Jean PS; to Mme Hoo, who is moving to Stonehaven PS; to Mme Walters, who is moving to Aldergrove PS; to M. Thompson who is moving to Peel DSB; and Merci to Mme Aminzadeh, M. Nayman, Mme Mandlsohn, Mme MacFarlane, M. Mehmood, and Mme Puche for your hard work with our appreciate students at VPPS this year. Continued success to all of you!
With staff moving to new locations, we are privileged to be able to welcome amazing new staff to join our VPPS family for 2018-19. Bienvenue a Mme Ghitulescu; Mme Tadrisi; Mme Lyon; Mme Avagyan; M. Shapiro; Mme Lombardi; M. Cohen; Mme Viau; Mme Gagnon; Mme Tyrrell; Mme Alarcon (EOAA); and Mme Mackaracher, our new Vice-Principal.
On behalf of myself, and the entire Staff at VPPS, have a safe, restful, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.
See you back here on Tuesday September 4, 2018!
Yours Truly,
Arin Otis, Proud Principal, Ventura Park PS
Ventura Park PS BLOG 
You must be logged in to post a comment.