Family Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon (live action)

Alta Vista School Council is pleased to invite your family to our next Family Movie Night on Friday, February 27.

We’ll be showing How to Train Your Dragon (live action), rated PG (2 hour 5 minutes). Doors and concession open at 5:30 pm, and the movie starts at 6 pm!

Admission is free! There will be hotdogs, goodies, and juice boxes for sale as a council fundraiser towards the Gardening Club.

In order to keep this event as eco-friendly as we can, we’re encouraging families to bring their own reusable dish ware for their movie night food and snacks. Families are encouraged to bring cups or water bottles that can be refilled in the kitchen.

Children are welcome to wear their PJs and bring blankets, pillows and stuffies to get comfy in the gym. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers needed!

As always, the movie night organizers are grateful for the support of parent volunteers to help make movie night events a success. To sign up, please contact Dean Blachford.

Please consider bringing nut-free baked goods (homemade or store bought) for the concession by dropping them off at the office on the day of or bringing them to the movie night.

Questions?

Please contact Dean Blachford.

We hope to see you and your family there!

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Important Reminder: Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

To ensure the safety of all students, staff, and community members, please adhere to the following traffic and parking regulations. Your cooperation is essential for a smooth and secure transition at the beginning and end of the school day.

📍 Designated Parking & Drop-Off Zones

  • Primary Locations: Please use the adjacent side streets or the St. Timothy Church parking lot ⛪ for all drop-offs and pick-ups.
  • School Parking Lot: This lot is reserved for Staff Only during the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal periods.
  • Andrew Fleck Families: Parents dropping off children before the morning bell must follow these same procedures to allow staff to prepare for general student arrival.

🚫 Restricted Areas & Traffic Rules

  • Randall Street: This area is a strictly designated No Parking/No Drop-Off Zone. This space must remain clear to allow school buses to load and unload students safely.
  • No 3-Point Turns: To maintain a safe and predictable flow of traffic, please refrain from making 3-point turns during peak drop-off and pick-up periods.
  • Accessible Parking (Randall St): This specific space will be closed during the following peak times:
    • Morning: 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
    • Afternoon: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

🚶 Pedestrian Safety: Ridgecrest Area

  • Special Attention Required: Please exercise extreme caution on Ridgecrest PL.
  • No Sidewalks: There are currently no sidewalks available on Ridgecrest; please be hyper-vigilant of students and families walking directly on the roadway.

🏘️ Community Etiquette

Please do not park in or block our neighbours’ driveways. We value our relationship with the community and ask that you remain mindful of their property access.

🚌 Bus Zone & Flow

  • The Bus Gate: This entrance is for the sole use of bus students to ensure a fluid flow.
  • No Crowding: Please avoid congregating in front of the buses while picking up your child. Keeping this area clear allows staff and students to access their rides safely.

🛡️ Safety First

These rules are in place to protect our students. Thank you for your attention to these matters and for helping us keep our school environment safe for everyone!

The Alta Vista Team

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Submit Spirit Wear orders by February 20

Alta Vista Spirit Wear is back! The collection has expanded and there are more options to choose from than ever.

We have three different types of sweaters, track pants, t-shirts, ball caps, toques, and some new accessories. There is also a line of Rainbow Club Wear with t-shirts, hoodies and ball caps. Show your AV Spirit by making a purchase in the online store by February 20.

Orders will be delivered to the school and distributed to families before March Break.

Grade 8 students should also stay tuned for “Class of ’26” hoodies and t-shirts! More information to follow soon!

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Submit your orders for Pizza Mondays and Subway Fridays on, or before February 12

The school council organizes weekly pizza delivery and weekly Subway delivery, available to all students at AVPS, from Kindergarten to grade 8. These programs are a great opportunity for a change from your usual packed lunches, and are also a fundraiser for the school council. The money raised by the school council is spent on enrichment initiatives for the students, special requests for the classrooms, and special projects for the school.

We are now taking orders for students who wish to receive pizza and/or Subway from the end of February to June.

Place your order by using the School Cash Online program on, or before February 12, 2026. If you have never used School Cash Online to send money to the school (for voluntary school fees for example) then you will have to set up your account first. Online orders are preferred whenever possible, but paper order forms are also available in the school office. Paper orders must include cash in the correct amount.

Pizza Monday Details

We are currently taking orders for the period from February 23 to June 15.  Pizza will be delivered every Monday that the school is open during this time (13 Mondays). The pizza is coming from Panago Pizza, known for its fresh and delicious ingredients, and will be served on their great multigrain crust again this year, in alignment with the OCDSB Food and Beverage Policy guidelines. Your student(s) will have the choice between plain cheese pizza, pepperoni and cheese, veggie pizza (green peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes), or Gluten Smart pizza with plant-based cheese.  **Gluten Smart crust and dairy-free cheese available**

Pizza is $2.50 per slice, so the total cost of the 13-week program is $32.50 per slice.  The pizza will be delivered every Monday to your student’s classroom for their first nutrition break, at 11:10am.

Leftover slices will also be available for cash purchase at the school kitchen, available to any student in Grade 1-8 (but cash purchases are not available to Kindergarten students).

Are you willing to volunteer to help sort and distribute pizza on a Monday morning? It is quick and fun, and you can commit to just one shift or as many as you want. We really need volunteers to make this program possible! Contact Caryn to volunteer, or ask any pizza related questions.

Subway Friday Details

Six-inch Subway sandwiches will be delivered to the school on Fridays from February 20 to June 19 (15 Fridays). The students will receive their sandwiches in their classrooms during the first nutrition break. Turkey, ham, pepperoni, or veggie subs are prepared on whole-grain bread and can include cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, mustard and mayonnaise (or no toppings for the particular palates)!

Each sandwich is $6.50, so the total cost of the 15-week session per student is $97.50. Since sandwiches are customized, they must be ordered during the ordering period and will not be available to purchase for cash individually.

**Sandwiches can be prepared on gluten-free bread for an increased cost.** Please get in touch with Ana Flaman for more details, or if you are interested in volunteering with the Subway program on Fridays.

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