Tomorrow, April 12 is International Day of Pink. Here at Ventura Park, the Conseil de Vikings (Student Council) have created a board in the hallway on the first floor to simply help students reflect on themselves as individuals and ask themselves “How do I want to be remembered?”, encouraging them to show qualities of kindness and empathy. We invite everyone to wear Pink tomorrow to support the International Day of Pink.
On Saturday, April 1, 2017, 159 students from 40 schools from around York Region participated in the York Region Science and Technology Fair. The following VPPS students were award winners of the 2017 fair:
A huge congratulations to these students and a thank-you to Mme Daniella DiLucia for all her support and encouragement!!
Any subs and pizzas that are not eaten this week due to Passover will be donated to a local shelter to support members of our VPPS community. #VPPSrules
Day of Pink
York Region schools will be a sea of pink on April 12, 2017!
Students and staff will recognize the International Day of Pink by wearing pink and taking part in activities that promote anti-bullying. They will join communities across the country in celebrating diversity, working toward equity and inclusivity by raising awareness about homophobic, transphobic and other forms of bullying.
The International Day of Pink began in Nova Scotia when two high school students witnessed a gay student being bullied because he was wearing a pink shirt. The two students intervened but wanted to do more to prevent homophobic & transphobic bullying. They purchased pink shirts and encouraged their peers to show their solidarity by wearing pink to school. The result was that an entire school joined together to take a stand.
Join YRDSB students in their efforts to prevent bullying. Show your commitment to equity and inclusivity and support for diversity and antibullying by wearing pink on April 12!
To all our families whose student’s will be away from school celebrating Passover, please remember to report any absence to 1-855-203-2994 or yorkrdsb.schoolconnects.com to avoid a safe arrival phone call. Chag Sameach!
A reminder that Good Friday is on Friday April 14, and Monday April 17 is Easter Monday. VPPS will be closed on those 2 days. There is no need to report absences on those 2 dates. Happy Easter to those who will be celebrating!
The Arts Night raffle closes tomorrow. The draw will take place in the morning, and all winners and their parents will be notified. Good luck, and thanks for supporting the Arts at Ventura Park!
As we begin the process of organizing classes for September 2017, it is valuable for parents to understand that the ultimate goal at Ventura Park P.S. is to enhance student achievement and well-being. We attempt to place students in the most positive learning environment possible; given each individual pupil’s skills, knowledge, attitudes, and work and social habits. A great deal of time is spent ensuring that each student’s academic and social needs are met. Classes at each grade level are formed using the following criteria:
As we get closer to the end of the school year, decisions will be made based on the aforementioned criteria. It is important to recognize that while we try to place each child in the optimum learning environment, all final decisions regarding pupil placement remain the responsibility of the school principal.
If you have any information about your child that you feel would be pertinent in the placement process (conflict with other students, learning styles, twins’ placements, etc.), please inform Mr. Otis in writing via email arin.otis@yrdsb.ca by FRIDAY MAY 5, 2017. All emails sent should read “Class Placement 2017” in the subject line of the email. Please remember that requests for specific teachers will not be considered. In order to assist us in our efforts to create balanced classrooms, and to create the optimum learning environments, we respectfully ask your assistance in not making specific teacher requests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Congratulations to Paige on winning the Raptors tickets!!!
Raffle tickets for the remaining prizes are still available via School Cash Online until Monday…There are still a huge list of incredible prizes to be won.
Thanks again for your ongoing support of the Arts at VPPS!
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