Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews for students in SK through Grade 8 will be scheduled for after school on November 16, 2023 and on the morning of November 17, 2023.  You will have an opportunity to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher(s) and learn more about the classroom.

Aurora Grove P.S. will continue to use an online process through Edsby to manage our Parent-Teacher Interviews scheduling.  

If you already have an Edsby account, there’s nothing you need to do at this time.  The Parent-Teacher interview schedule will open for bookings on November 6th at 9:00 a.m.

If you do not have an Edsby account, you will need to create an Edsby account to access the online appointment scheduler with your child’s teachers for Parent-Teacher Interviews.  Only families who create an Edsby account prior to the schedule being opened on November 6th will have access.  If you need help setting up your account for the first time, please contact the school office.

For help with using Edsby, please visit the YRDSB Edsby Online Resources page. 

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

Important Timelines

• On or before Nov 6: Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) to create Edsby accounts
• Nov 6: Parent-Teacher Interview schedule opens at 9am for booking. An invitation to book appointments will be sent to your Edsby inbox with a notification to your email.
• Nov 14: Parent-Teacher Interview scheduler closes at 3:00pm
• Nov 16 (evening): Parent-Teacher Interviews
• Nov 17 (morning): Parent-Teacher Interviews

More Lost & Found Items

Hello Grove community!

Our lost and found is growing in size by the day. 

Please take a look at the pictures below to see the water bottles and shoes that we have in our lost and found. We're happy to say that yesterday, we were able to return 2 pairs of shoes and 1 water bottle because they were labelled. 

If you see an item that belongs to your child(ren), please contact the office and let them know. 

NOTE: All lost and found items that are not collected by the end of the day on November 17th will be donated to charity.  

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This is a great time to remind everyone that we have partnered with Mabel's Labels! If you want to order labels for your children's clothing, water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, and other items, our school gets a portion of the proceeds.

Simply type in Aurora Grove Public School and then click "Let's get shopping".

Halloween & Costumes

Each year, many students choose to show off their Halloween spirit by dressing up in costumes that meet our school’s dress code. Students will be able to dress up on Tuesday, October 31st.

Please note that on October 31st, any Halloween related activities are optional, and students will have a choice to participate in alternative activities. 

Students may dress up but they must follow Board Protocol.  York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0 in accordance with the Education Act, includes the following: “during a school-related activity or event, the principal will suspend the student and shall consider expulsion [for infractions including]: possessing a weapon or replica weapon, including possessing a firearm.” Students celebrating this occasion in costume at our school must comply with this policy. 

Costume accessories including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc. are not in compliance with York Region District School Board’s Safe Schools Policy #668.0.  Similarly, costumes should be respectful of all identities. For example, if something is representative of a person’s culture or religious beliefs, then it should NOT be worn as another person’s costume. 

As always, students should not bring food to school to share with their classmates. We are an allergen safe school and do not permit students to share food.

We hope all our students who celebrate have a fun, safe, and healthy Halloween!

 

Fall Dance!

Aurora Grove PS will be having a Fall Dance on October 31st! 

Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will have the choice to participate in the dance at different times throughout the day. 

• Grades 1 to 6 will each have one period before lunch for the dance.
• The cost for grades 1-6 is $2
• Grades 7 and 8 will have two periods after lunch for the dance.
• The cost for grades 7 & 8 is $4
• Kindergarten classes will attend for free. 

Students can bring in their money to their teachers starting tomorrow. 

Ontario Curriculum

The Ontario Curriculum is available for all to review and become familiar with. We encourage families to take a look at the Ontario Curriculum and ask their child's teacher any questions they may have have after reading it.

Islamic Heritage Month - YRDSB Podcast Episode

Did you know that the YRDSB has a Podcast!

Tune In YRDSB releases regular podcasts on a variety of topics related to education in the York Region and beyond. They hope to inspire learning through storytelling. 

On October 12th, they released an episode (just under 20 minutes long) on Islamic Heritage Month. They delve into the experiences of Muslim students, staff, and families within the York Region District School Board during Islamic Heritage Month. They explore the importance of creating identity-affirming spaces in schools and workplaces.

Check it out! Listen to the episode directly from our blog below or visit the Tune In YRDSB website to listen to this episode as well as any previously released episode.

 

Mathematics in the YRDSB

In the YRDSB, students will be confident problem solvers who use mathematical knowledge, skills and processes to be contributing members of a changing society.
To support the learning and teaching of math, we have developed a board-wide Math Strategy. Math success for all students requires a strong partnership between home and school. That’s why we are committed to providing parents with the support they need to support the mathematical thinking of their child.

Please check out the Mathematics page on our board's webiste for a monthly newsletter and a monthly math problem you can try with your child(ren) at home.

Want to learn about the Math Curriculum? 

Check out the Ontario Curriculum for Math.

Lost & Found Items

Hello Grove community!

Our lost and found is growing in size by the day. 

Please take a look at the pictures below. These are only the tops (jackets and sweaters). We'll photograph and post the bottoms and random items next week. 

If you see an item that belongs to your children, please contact the office and let them know. 

NOTE: All lost and found items that are not collected by the end of the day on November 17th will be donated to charity.  

This is a great time to remind everyone that we have partnered with Mabel's Labels! If you want to order labels for your children's clothing, our school gets a portion of the proceeds.

Simply type in Aurora Grove Public School and then click "Let's get shopping". 

School Council Update

Yesterday, we hosted our first School Council meeting of the year. The turnout was wonderful and we truly enjoyed connecting with and getting to know all the community members in attendance as we discussed the purpose of school councils, fundraising goals, school updates and potential future school-wide initiatives. 

Elections were also held at the meeting.

• Nellie Mirashi & Daisy Xiao were elected as Co-Chairs
• Sana Naqvi was elected as Treasurer
• Sana Naqvi and Teenna tsang were elected as Co-Secretaries. 
• Emily Qu, Johnny Cheung, Dirusha Khushal, Jasmine Gongye were elected as Voting Members

We want to thank all the parents who attended the meeting, and we encourage everyone to consider becoming involved in School Council. You don't need to be an elected member of the School Council to get involved. Please feel free to just come and listen to the discussion. 

For more information on the School Council, don’t hesitate to contact the School Council Co-Chairs or other members.  

Tentative dates for future School Council meetings will be shared soon! 

We look forward to working with you to support our students!

School Council Tonight - 6PM

Our first School Council meeting is tonight at 6pm in the library! 

Parent voice is important to us. School Council serves as an opportunity for the school to share details on the things happening in the building, but it also allows parents to provide input into some decisions that the Principal, Vice-Principal, and staff are making. It provides a chance for parents to ask questions and to support the school with community engagement, events, and fundraising. 

You do not need to officially 'join' the Council as a voting member to attend - everyone is welcome! If you are interested in a voting position, please complete the School Council Candidate Nomination Form. You can also contact the school office for more information.

If you just want to come and listen to the discussion, please do! 
We hope to see you there!

Spirit Day - Oct 19

October 19 is Spirit Day, a day started in 2010 by Brittany McMillan, a Canadian teenager. Brittany created the event after learning about youth who lost their lives to suicide after experiencing bullying related to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression identities. 

We're asking students and staff to join millions of North Americans and wear purple on Thursday, October 19th to show our support for 2SLGBTQI+ youth and take a stand against bullying. 

Students, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals, celebrities, parents, and families wear purple to convey that 2SLGBTQI+ youth are to be celebrated and respected for who they are. The purple stripe on the pride flag represents spirit, giving this day its name. 

Lunch Program - Please Bring Your Own Fork

The AGPS Lunch Program is off and running. 

For families who have ordered lunch on Mondays (Chicken or Tofu Teriyaki), please remember to send a fork with your child for lunch. 

After today, we will not be providing forks with the lunches. 

School Council Reminder - Wednesday, Oct 18

Hello Aurora Grove Community,

We want to remind you that our first School Council meeting is coming up on Wednesday, October 18th at 6pm in the library. 

Being active in the Aurora Grove School Council is an excellent way for you to get more involved in your child's education and meet fellow parents. 

Parent voice is important to us. School Council serves as an opportunity for the school to share details on the things happening in the building, but it also allows parents to provide input into some decisions that the Principal, Vice-Principal, and staff are making. It provides a chance for parents to ask questions and to support the school with community engagement, events, and fundraising. 

You do not need to officially 'join' the Council as a voting member to attend - everyone is welcome! If you are interested in a voting position, please complete the School Council Candidate Nomination Form. You can also contact the school office for more information.

If you just want to come and listen to the discussion, please do! 
We hope to see you there!