Have You Ordered Your Fall Lunch Package Yet?

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

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Rather than ordering week to week, we are asking families to order a package of lunches. The first package will take us from October through to the end of November. Since orders are purchased as a package, refunds cannot be issued due to student absences. 

Please note: Orders are due on October 6th at 12:00pm. 

We realize this is a tight timeline but it’s necessary to give the providers information.

You can 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.

Community Night Reminder - This Wednesday!

We are so excited to welcome families back to school for Community Night on Wednesday, October 4th.

The BBQ will begin at 5:00pm at the back of the school on the tarmac. Feel free to come a bit early to pick up your food tickets.

If you placed an order on SchoolCash Online for your BBQ dinner, tickets will be distributed at the gate when you arrive. You'll take your ticket(s) to the BBQ buffet and exchange them for your meal.

It's picnic style so feel free to bring a blanket so you can comfortably sit on the grass and eat.

Remember that the King Kone Ice Cream truck will also be there. They accept cash only.

While you are enjoying meeting new friends and catching with old ones, please visit the Info Station for details on:

• AGPS swag
• the new lunch program
• SchoolCash Online
• the Community Update blog
• Mabel's Labels School Fundraiser

See you there!!!

Date: Wednesday, October 4th

BBQ: 5:00pm - 6:00pm (feel free to come a bit early to pick up your food ticket & food)

Meet The Teachers: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ice Cream: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Book Fair: 3:30pm - 7:00pm

NOTE: ​​We anticipate that parking will be limited so please plan on using side streets.

Scholastic Book Fair Oct 2-6

This week our library will be running a Scholastic Book Fair. Excitement has been growing as students have been coming to the library to see what books and other fun things the book fair has to offer.

The Scholastic Book Fair is a chance for our community to come together to celebrate not only the joy of reading, but also the joy of giving back. Money raised from the Book Fair allows us to purchase new books and materials for all of our students to enjoy.

The Fair will be open all week for students to visit and purchase during recess and lunch.  We will be having a Sneak Peek after school on Monday, October 2nd from 3:30-5:00.  The Fair will also be open from 3:30 onward on Community Night (Wednesday, October 4th). 

Hope to see you there!

GIVE: Get Involved. Volunteer In Education!

Do you want to develop skills to support school communities? Research shows that parent and community engagement increases student achievement, well-being and success. 

Register for the GIVE program (Get Involved. Volunteer In Education) and learn more about:

• the role of the volunteer
• transferable skills
• communication skills
• human rights
• and more...

This course will  also help you:

• build confidence
• meet new people
• contribute to student and parent engagement
• and more...

This free information session is organized by the York Region District School Board in partnership with Catholic Community Services of York Region. 

REGISTER for GIVE 

Islamic Heritage Month

October is Islamic Heritage Month. The Government of Canada first declared the month of October as Canadian Islamic History Month in 2007. In 2016, Ontario passed the Islamic Heritage Month Act to recognize, celebrate and affirm the significant contributions that Muslims continue to make as part of the vibrant social, economic, political and cultural fabric of this province.

This year’s Islamic Heritage Month theme is Imagining Muslim Futures. Students, families, community members, and staff of all identities are invited to join the Alliance of Educators for Muslim Students (AEMS) at the Islamic Heritage Month Launch at Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be speakers, workshops and various student activities. For more details, including how to register, please see the linked flyer.

• IHM Launch Event:     https://forms.gle/uqUSxgRDgCvTJAwT6
• Basketball Workshop:  https://forms.gle/FtQKzfbMNizpJWwL7
• Art Workshop:              https://forms.gle/W9Xix2bmSjjVM6FZ9

Community Night Reminder

We are getting closer to our Community Night on Wednesday, October 4th.

Have you ordered your BBQ dinner yet?

Please remember that BBQ items will only be available by pre-order on SchoolCash Online. There will not be any extra BBQ items to purchase on Community Night so make sure to order ahead of time on SchoolCash Online. 

BBQ Orders Due Date: September 30, 2023

Ice Cream will be available for purchase on site. The King Kone Ice Cream truck accepts cash only.

See you there!!!

*Tickets for food ordered on SchoolCash Online will be distributed at the gate on Community Night.

Date: Wednesday, October 4th

BBQ: 5:00pm - 6:00pm (feel free to come a bit early to pick up your food ticket)

Meet The Teachers: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ice Cream: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

NOTE: ​​We anticipate that parking will be limited so please plan on using side streets.

A portion of the proceeds from the evening will go back to the school to support field trips, school events, guest speakers, and more.

Photo Day - Thursday, Oct. 5

 

Spotlight - Ms. Chan's & Ms. MacRae's classes

Ms. Chan and Ms. MacRae's class both created murals to be displayed at the The Markham Fair Grounds. The Markham Fair Grounds hosts an Art Exhibit yearly that displays artwork created by students across the York Region District School Board. The theme for the Grade 3 and 4's this year was, "On a Field Trip". Ms. MacRae​'s class' mural included places that their class could visit this year and Ms. Chan's class' mural is an illustration of a field trip to the jungle.

The AGPS Lunch Program is Back!

Thank you for your patience as we ironed out all the details for this year’s lunch program. It’s back and it’s better than ever.

You asked and we heard you! 

Last year we heard from community members that there is a desire for more variety in the types of lunches offered and that we add in additional days of the week.

We are piloting a 5-day a week lunch program throughout October and November. A portion of the proceeds from the lunch program will go back to the school to support field trips, school events, guest speakers, and more.

Mondays: Teriyaki Chicken & Rice or Teriyaki Tofu & Rice from Kookjae Sushi

Tuesdays: Pizza from Toppers Pizza

Wednesdays: Maki Rolls from Kookjae Sushi

Thursdays: Pizza from Toppers Pizza

Fridays: Subs from Subway

*NEW THIS YEAR*

Rather than ordering week to week, we are asking families to order a package of lunches. The first package will take us from October through to the end of November. Since orders are purchased as a package, refunds cannot be issued due to student absences. 

Please note: Orders will be due on October 6th at 12:00pm. 

You will find each option in SchoolCash Online soon.

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

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day) takes place each year on September 30th. It is important to note that for many Indigenous Peoples, this is a day of mourning and a time to remember the children lost at residential schools across Canada. When we wear our orange shirts, we demonstrate support and commitment to honouring the Educational changes in the TRC and to honouring those lost. We also recognize the ongoing discoveries, intergenerational trauma and the children currently being removed from their homes even today. It is important to share about the past and the trauma inflicted on Indigenous peoples, but it is also important to recognize that Indigenous languages, cultures, ceremonies and families are being revitalized because of the resilience of the FNMI people. This Friday, we will demonstrate that we at Aurora Grove are allies and supporters for building understanding and making change, by raising our "Every Child Matters" flag as a symbol of commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. As well, on Sept. 29th, our classes will engage in some learning at our "Orange Shirt Day" assembly about what Truth and Reconciliation means, and how we can educate ourselves and others about the resilience of Indigenous peoples. Visit the Orange Shirt Day website to learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

October's Mental Health Newsletter - Gratitude

Mental health and well-being are a priority for the York Region District School Board. We have a Mental Health and Addictions Strategy that sets out actions to foster mental health and well-being. Our approach to mental health focuses on promoting positive health and well-being, and providing a tiered approach to supporting students. 

October's Mental Health Newsletter for families and caregivers has a focus on "Gratitude." Vist the board's Mental Health webpage for more information.

Thank You Community - Kiss N' Ride

The school would like to thank our community for the last week and a half of drop-off in the Kiss N’ Ride.

Cars have been driving all the way up to the top of the Kiss N’ Ride loop and letting their children out of the right side of their vehicles. We have been able to unload 8 cars at a time! It’s been a much faster and safer morning drop-off experience for everyone. It’s a wonderful way to start the morning. 

We are very grateful. Thank you Aurora Grove community!! Let’s keep it up!

Safe and Caring Schools

Last week, students participated in our Safe and Caring Schools Assemblies. The Safe and Caring School presentations are designed to underscore behaviour expectations as we create a caring, safe, and inclusive school environment. As families are critical partners, please continue discussions at home about school safety by asking your child what they learned in the presentation. The topics included:

• racism and types of discrimination
• progressive discipline
• standing up for each other and including methods of reporting incidents of racism, discrimination and bullying

We also reviewed with students school routines including:

• bus safety
• recess play areas
• lunch time procedures
• cell phone & food delivery service policies

Thank you for helping us create a caring, safe, and inclusive school community.