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.
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.
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.
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!
Have you bought your family ticket to Movie Night yet?
Get your ticket now on SchoolCash Online!
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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.
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.
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!
The December package is available to order on SchoolCash Online.
Aurora Grove Student Council presents...
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.
