Flavours of the World Potluck – April 9

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Lynne Scholten

The Alta Vista School Council hopes you can join us for this great event on Thursday, April 9 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, which allows our AV families to gather to share foods from all our cultures. The variety is always amazing and incredibly delicious!

Potluck Dinner

Arrival by 5:30 p.m. is appreciated so that the food can be set out to be enjoyed. Please bring sufficient food and drink for your family and around 6-8 additional people.

Please supply ingredients of dish for dietary and allergy purposes and serving utensils. Please no peanuts or nut products. 

Sparkling Water and Juice Boxes will be provided.

Dinner served at 6:00 pm.

Cultural Presentation

Makhena Rankin Guerin 

Hoop Dance as Medicine – Interactive Performance (6:30 – 7:30)

Makhena uses hoop dancing to introduce the First Nation’s concept of “good medicine,” which means making choices that promote our health and well-being. She demonstrates different animal shapes that can be made with the hoops, inviting students to share what they see, raising awareness of different perceptions.

A short hoop dance performance is followed by a guided dance session, during which students are invited to try a few dance steps inspired by First Nations peoples.

Makhena Rankin Guerin is a Two-Spirit hoop dancer with Anishinaabe/Algonquin roots on her mother’s side and French Canadian roots on her father’s side. As a member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation, Makhena is dedicated to preserving and continuing her Indigenous culture for future generations. She has been practicing traditional hoop dance for over 7 years; a medicinal dance that tells a story.

Please RSVP here by April 7

Let us know what you can bring to share with the AV community and if you can volunteer at the event.

Volunteers needed!

Please consider volunteering to help make this event a success. We’re seeking a few volunteers to help with set-up, monitoring the potluck tables, and clean-up.  See available volunteer shifts in the event RSVP link.

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Flavours of the World Potluck – April 9

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Lynne Scholten

The Alta Vista School Council is excited to announce the annual Flavours of the World Potluck will be on Thursday, April 9, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

This year’s event will feature an interactive Hoop Dance performance by Makhena Rankin Guerin.

Please watch your email following March Break for more information about the event, including how to RSVP and what to bring.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

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

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Lynne Scholten

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

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Lynne Scholten

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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