Monthly Archives: March 2014
Proposed Bell Time Changes: Public Consultation
Dear Parents, Attached is information on the plan of the Ottawa Student Transit Authority (OSTA) to make bell times fifteen minutes later at Alta Vista Public School beginning in September 2015 (i.e. school days would be 9:15-3:45 instead of 9:00-3:30 as they are … Continue reading
Kindergarten Play Structure Update
We are still accepting donations in support of the kindergarten playground structure. We remain about $9000 short of our goal, but are very confident that we will meet that goal. For information on how to donate, please visit our website … Continue reading
KidyKode Workshops
Although not a council event, an AVPS parent has shared the following information on KidyKode workshops, starting March 22nd, 2014 at Rideau High School. These are free workshops teaching kids computational thinking concepts using the popular visual programming language Scratch. More details … Continue reading
CANCELLED: Bottle Drive — Saturday, March 22nd
Due to the cold weather, the Council Bottle Drive scheduled for March 22nd will be cancelled and moved to a warmer date. More details to follow. If your garage is brimming with bottles and you want to get rid of them … Continue reading