Treat Cards

The first week of our Treat Card program went very well! 

If you haven't ordered your Treat Card yet, please make sure to order it on SchoolCash Online by Monday night in order to use it on Tuesday when the trolley comes around to classes. 

Students who order a new card after the deadline each week will receive their card in time for the following week's Treat Trolley.

Little Pear Garden Dance Company

Kaleidoscope in the Schools (KITS) is a unique school-based program created by the Aurora Cultural Centre. The program elements include fully subsidized in-school performances and workshops by professional performing artists, as well as professional development resources to enable pre- and post-show activities.

A couple of weeks ago, AGPS welcomed the Little Pear Garden Dance Company, one of the most sought-after dance troupes in Canada, to our school through the Auora Culture Centre. Inspired by the rich and diverse tapestry of Chinese dance vocabularies, the Company has created an acclaimed and powerful body of work that encompasses both classical and contemporary productions, warmly received by audiences of all ages and cultures.

Kindergarted to grade 4 classes watched a beautiful performance and then grade 4 students had a private workshop.

      

  

      

Treat Cards - now available on SchoolCash Online

The AGPS Student Council will begin selling treats next week! 

If your child wants to purchase a treat, they will need to have a Treat Card.

Treat Cards cost $10 and they can be purchased on SchoolCash Online as of today!

Each treat is valued at $2 so students will be able to purchase a total of 5 treats with their card.

The cards will be kept at school with homeroom teachers.  

Parents can order more Treat Cards as needed on SchoolCash Online.

Proceeds from the Treat Card program will help subsidize grade 8 graduation.

NEW! AGPS Treat Card

New this year, instead of students bringing in money each week to purchase treats, we are asking families to purchase a Treat Card ahead of time on SchoolCash Online. 

The card is $10 and can be put toward a total of 5 treats. Each week, we will hand out the cards to the students who have purcahsed one. They will be kept at school with their homeroom teacher. When they have finished with their card, parents can order a new one. 

Please note: The school is not responsible for lost cards and they will not be replaced. Students are asked to leave their card with their homeroom teacher so it is not lost. 

Cards will be on sale as of Friday, November 24th on SchoolCash Online. However, we will be selling them at Family Movie Night if you want to purchase it ahead of time!

All funds raised from Movie Night will go toward bringing engaging and innovative learning experiences to our school. Student Council is organizing the Treat Cards and funds raised will be put toward subsidizing grade 8 graduation. 

Family Movie Night

Have you bought your family ticket to Movie Night yet? 

Get your ticket now on SchoolCash Online!

Order your family ticket on SchoolCash Online!

Orders close on Nov 23 at noon.

You can also purchase your family ticket at the door for $10.

Also on sale at Family Movie Night for $2 each:

 

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week (Nov 13-19) is a week where Trans people and their allies help bring attention to the community. They do this by sharing stories, positive contributions, and advocating around issues of discrimination and violence against the Trans community.

Last week, our GSA worked together to design the informative bulletin board shown above as well as various educational posters around the building. We thank them for helping make AGPS a more inclusive and welcoming space for all. 

Spirit Wear - Order Deadline Extended!

If you haven't ordered your Spirit Wear yet, it's okay! The online store has extended the deadline to Wednesday.

Get your orders in before it closes!

Orders will be delivered to school before the winter break.

Spirit Wear - Last Call

If you haven't ordered your Spirit Wear yet, this is the last call!

The online store closes this weekend on Sunday night.

Get your orders in before it closes!

Orders will be delivered to school before the winter break.

Spotlight: Intermediates

Mr. Cuello's and Ms. Blom's classes transformed their classrooms into Starbooks Cafe today. They had a menu of items to 'taste' including a variety of different books. Students had the chance to explore a selection of books, provide their opinion, and share their thinking with the rest of the class. Their reviews will help them form their upcoming Literature Circle groups.

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. This year, Diwali fell on the 12th of November and lasts 5 days. Every year Diwali is celebrated to remember light over darkness, and good over evil.

What is the story behind Diwali?

Once upon a time, back in India, a lord named Rama, was sent for 14 years of exile into the forest along with his wife, Sita and brother, Lakshmana. In the forest, Rama defeats the ten-headed demon, Ravana. They encounter many other surprises and challenges on their journey. After 14 years had passed, it was time to return home, and all the villagers lit up the entire path for them with diyas which are clay lamps. Now every diwali we light every corner of our homes with diyas and lights to remove all the evil from our homes.

How do we celebrate Diwali?

Along with lighting diyas, we gather with family, play music, dance, sing songs, and eat traditional foods, snacks, curries, flatbreads, rice, and indian sweets and tea. 

You don’t have to light up your entire home for Diwali, even one diya is enough. It is just the thought that counts. Happy Diwali everybody!

December Lunch Package - Last Chance

Tomorrow, November 17, is the last day to order the December Lunch Program Package. 

The December package is available to order on SchoolCash Online.

Orders are due TOMORROW at 1:00pm. Please get your order in before the deadline as orders after this date and time will not be accepted.

Family Movie Night Nov 23 - Tickets on SchoolCash Online

 Aurora Grove Student Council presents...

Order your family ticket on SchoolCash Online!

Orders close on Nov 23 at noon.

1 Week Left for Spirit Wear

Only 1 week left to order Aurora Grove Spirit Wear.

The online store closes on November 19th at 11:59pm.

Get your orders in before it closes!

Orders will be delivered to school before the winter break.

December Lunch Package: Still Time To Order

Have you ordered your December lunch package yet?

You still can!

Since orders are purchased as a package, refunds cannot be issued due to student absences. 

Please note: Orders will be due on Friday, November 17th at 1:00pm. 

You can find each option in SchoolCash Online.

Please get your order in before the deadline as orders after this date will not be accepted. There will be no refunds.

Spirit Wear Reminder

Have you checked out the Aurora Grove Spirit Wear online shop yet?

Orders must be in by November 19th at 11:59pm. 

Late orders will not be accepted.

All orders will be shipped to the school in December before the winter break.

December Lunch Program Reminder

The last day of our first lunch package is on Thursday, November 30th. 

The December package is available to order on SchoolCash Online.

Mondays: Teriyaki Chicken/Tofu, Veggies & Rice from Kookjae Sushi
Tuesdays: Pizza from Toppers Pizza
Wednesdays: Maki Rolls from Kookjae Sushi
Thursdays: Pizza from Toppers Pizza
Fridays: Subs from Subway

Orders will be due on November 17th at 1:00pm. Please get your order in before the deadline as orders after this date will not be accepted.

Orders are purchased as a package and regrettably, refunds cannot be issued due to student absences. 

Family Movie Night - Nov 23

Aurora Grove Student Council presents...

Starting Monday, order your family ticket on SchoolCash Online!

Orders close on Nov 23 at noon.

Book Parent Teacher Interview on Edsby

This is a reminder that you can now book your Parent Teacher Interview on Edsby. These interviews are an opportunity to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher(s) in person, and learn more about the classroom and your child’s progress. 

An invitation to book appointments has been sent to your Edsby account. 

Instructions for signing up for interview slots are found here. 

Interviews start after school on November 16th and continue until lunch on November 17th. 

Please make sure to book your interview before the window closes on November 14th at 3pm.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact our main office.

December Lunch Package - Order Now!

Starting today, the Lunch Program package for the month of December is available to order on SchoolCash Online. 

Mondays: Teriyaki Chicken/Tofu, Veggies & Rice from Kookjae Sushi

Tuesdays: Pizza from Toppers Pizza

Wednesdays: Maki Rolls from Kookjae Sushi

Thursdays: Pizza from Toppers Pizza

Fridays: Subs from Subway

You will find each option in SchoolCash Online now. Please make sure to read the information in each option carefully.

Since orders are purchased as a package, regrettably, refunds cannot be issued due to student absences. 

Please note: Orders will be due on Friday, November 17th at 1:00pm

Please get your order in before the deadline as orders after this date will not be accepted. There will be no refunds.  

Aurora Grove Spirit Wear is here!

We are excited to announce that Aurora Grove Spirit Wear is now available to order!

Check out the Online Shop.

Orders must be in by November 19th at 11:59pm. 

Late orders will not be accepted.

All orders will be shipped to the school in December before the winter break.

Dressing For Cold Weather

A reminder to families that as the weather continues to shift to colder temperatures, please be sure to dress your children to stay warm.

Please be sure to send with your child:

• indoor shoes (if they don’t already have)
• hat, mittens, scarves
• boots, warm coat, snow pants
• a change of clothes (socks, shirt & pants) are also recommended for our younger students

Holocaust Education Week & Antisemitism

The week of November 1st to 9th marks the annual Holocaust Education Week. 

The Holocaust was the systemic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jewish people by the Nazi regime and its allies, and it’s critical that we not allow this cruel chapter of modern history to fade from memory. During Holocaust Education Week, we also want to acknowledge that people of colour, the Romas, people with physical disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, among others, were targeted and murdered by the Nazis. As one means of working towards a world free of intolerance, racism, discrimination, and hatred, educators are encouraged to discuss the Holocaust and the many people who put their lives on the line in the face of antisemitism and other forms of hate.

Holocaust Education re-humanizes those who experienced and continue to experience the impact of the Holocaust. By giving voice to the victims and survivors, we can ensure historical contexts are not trivialized. For programs taking place within the community, see Toronto Holocaust Museum’s Neuberger HEW website. 

Learning about the Holocaust in classrooms, schools, and workplaces across the YRDSB is critical to countering antisemitism and other forms of hate. On November 7, our grade 6 students will hear from Dori Ekstein, as she shares the story of her mother, a Holocaust survivor. Then on November 14, Dori will visit Aurora Grove again and share her father’s story, also a Holocaust survivor, with our grade 7 and 8 students. We encourage you to ask your children about what they learned. 

Safety For All Students, Families, & Staff in our Parking Lot

Morning Drop Off - Kiss N’ Ride

We are happy to share that the morning Kiss N’ Ride drop off is still going smoothly. Cars are driving up all the way to the top of the loop and letting their children out of their vehicles. Thank you!

Afternoon Pick-Up

There is no parking anywhere along the fire route at any point during the day, including pick-up and drop-off time. That includes all parts of the parking lot that are marked with yellow lines. Please see the diagram below. Do not stop or park in any of the areas highlighted in yellow. This causes a significant safety concern for pedestrians and flow of traffic.

We have been notified by Town of Aurora By-law officers that they will be ticketing vehicles for this violation. The school is not responsible for any fines incurred for illegally parked vehicles.

 The only vehicles that are permitted to temporarily stop there are school buses and taxis. All other vehicles should be parked in a designated parking spot or along the north side of Stone Road. 

Students are NOT to cross through the parking lot without adult supervision. If you are parked in the parking lot, please meet your child at their exit door so you may accompany them through the parking lot. 

Families of older students could consider meeting at a location within a short walking distance to the school:

• Primeau Drive (behind the school field)

• Crows Nest Gate (across from Holy Spirit Elementary School)

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Lunch Program: The December Package coming soon...

It's almost time to order your next package of lunches. The first lunch program package ends November 30th. The next package will only be for the month of Decemer. Since orders are purchased as a package, refunds cannot be issued due to student absences. 

Please note: Orders will be due on Friday, November 17th at 1:00pm. 

Starting Monday, Nov 6, you will find each option in SchoolCash Online.

Do you need help with SchoolCash Online? Please ask the office for details on how to setup your account.

Please get your order in before the deadline as orders after this date will not be accepted. There will be no refunds.

LUNCH OPTIONS:

• MONDAYS: Teriyaki Chicken/Tofu, Veggies & Rice from Kookjae Sushi
  

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Pizza from Toppers Pizza
  

• WEDNESDAYS: Sushi from Kookjae Sushi
  

• FRIDAYS: Subs from Subway

NOTE: We will open up orders for January - March break in December.

Keep The Door Open - Understand Your Child's Inner World (offered in Mandarin & Cantonese)

This session will share tips on ways that lead your child to open their inner world and take care of their emotional wellbeing under the influence of both traditional Chinese culture and Western culture. There will be opportunities for families to connect with staff from the Hong Fook Mental Health Association as well as members of the Community Care Social Work Team supporting students and families of Chinese Heritage and to gather more information about their specific supports. Please join us for an evening talk about positive mental health strategies and engage in a chance to ask general questions (registration link for language specific sessions are in the flyer below.

Please click the little arrow in the top right corner of the PDF to open it so you can more easily read the information. 

Happy Halloween!

For those who celebrated it, we hope you had a Happy Halloween! 

Staff and students enjoyed wearing their costumes to school yesterday. Check out some of the creative costumes!