Fashion Forward
Our first Fashion Forward event of the season is fast approaching!
- March 25 & 26 3:30pm-8pm @ W.I. Dick - 351 Highside Dr. Milton ON
- April 21 & 23 3:30pm-8pm @ Rolling Meadows -1522 Mountain Grove Ave.
Eco Updates
This spring, the AVPS Fireflys will be hosting a number of great initiative to keep our school clean and green. Please support your student by joining in and working with us to create a culture of sustainability at AVPS!
Friday March 13: The Great Gulp!💧Once again AVPS is participating in The Great Gulp to celebrate World Water Day! We will be taking a school-wide photo of all our students and their reusable water bottles. If your child is fasting for Ramadan, there is no need to drink water to participate! Simply bring an empty reusable water bottle to show your family's commitment to sustainable water consumption.
March 23-27: Anti-Idling Campaign 🚙💨 Did you know that keeping your car engine running while parked creates unnecessary air pollution? When you're waiting in the parking lot, please remember to turn off your car engine to keep the air we breathe clean! Check out the City of Burlington's website for more information.
March 27 & 28: Earth Hour 🌎 On Friday March 27th, staff and students will engage in 1 hour of 'electricity free learning' to celebrate WWF's Earth Hour. We would love to hear about your family's participation on Saturday March 28th as well. Fill in THIS form to share your family's commitment to the Earth, and you'll be entered in a draw to win an awesome family prize!
April - Earth Month: All of April we'll be celebrating Earth Month. Help out by making plans to walk to school as often as you can, pack a litter-free lunch together at home (nothing to recycle or throw away!) and spend time outdoors to nurture your connection to the Earth.
Spring Showcase
Showcase will be April 15 and April 16 and your child's class will perform on one of the 2 days. Grade 4-8 More details to follow!
Police Record Check (PRC) Update for Volunteers – Effective April 1, 2026
In December 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education introduced amendments to Police Record Check requirements under Ontario Regulation 298/25, effective April 1, 2026. As a result, school boards are now required to obtain a new Police Record Check (PRC) for all school volunteers every five years. A new PRC will also be required if there has been a lapse in submitting the Annual Offence Declaration.
These updated requirements apply to both current and new volunteers and are part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. We sincerely appreciate the time and care our volunteers bring to our school community. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference, and we look forward to welcoming both returning and new volunteers. Learn more about the updated PRC requirements for volunteers and how to get involved in our school community by visiting the Volunteer in HDSB Schools webpage on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).
Upcoming Dates:
Mar 12 - Grade 6-8 Ski/Tubing Trip
Mar 13 - The Great Gulp!
Mar 14-22 - March Break Holidays
Mar 31 - Swim to Survive (Grade 3 - Thompson & Touchie)
Apr 2 - Grade 3's to Crawford Lake
Apr 3 - Good Friday (no school)
Apr 6 - Easter Monday (no school)
Apr 7 - Swim to Survive (Grade 3 - Thompson & Touchie)
Apr 13-17 - Spring Concert Week (more info to come)
Apr 13-17 - AVPS Book Fair
Apr 14 - Swim to Survive (Grade 3 - Thompson & Touchie)