Ventura Park PS BLOG

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

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

Dear Families,

Earlier today, we received notification that Environment Canada and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has terminated the Special Air Quality Statement. 

This is very good news and means that schools may resume regular operations and activities.

We appreciate your patience and understanding this week and for the next few days, as it may take schools some time to communicate with families and students regarding events and activities that were canceled due to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). 

Thank you for your support and understanding.

M Farrell and Mme Cucullo

Intermediate Track and Field Meet will now take place on Friday, June 16 (event times and location stay the same). Students need to arrive at Hodan Nalayeh SS at 9:00 am!

The Regional Track and Field meet will be taking place on Monday, June 19 at the Stouffville Arena. More information will follow.

Dear families, 

As was communicated to you yesterday, Environment Canada has 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 or worsen in the coming days. 

As a result, we will be continuing with indoor recess tomorrow (June 9, 2023) and unfortunately, our FIELD TRIP/EVENT will need to be postponed/canceled. 

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

M Farrell and Mme Cucullo

Dear families, 

As communicated , Environment Canada has 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 or worsen in the coming days. 

As a result, we will be continuing with indoor recess, until further notice. Students will be given body breaks and opportunities to move around.

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