Upcoming

  • Oct 14            Thanksgiving Day – no school
  • Oct18              PM kindergarten students attend
  • Oct 20            Deadline to order school swag
  • Oct 24            Fall / Halloween Dance
  • Oct 25            School Professional Day – no school
  • Oct 28            Pumpkin Patch

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Student System Accommodation Plan

Last week, we provide you with a letter communicating information about SSAP. Here it is again: SSAP Letter - Varsity Acres 

We'd like to share two other supporting documents about the SSAP with you:

We will continue to communicate with the VAS community as more information becomes available.

School Swag Store is Open!

https://varsityacresschoolspiritwearfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Check out our store and get your orders in until Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11:59pm.

New to the store: VAS stickers!

Order now for the holiday season

The VAS Fall/Halloween Dance will be held on:

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 6:00- 8:00pm in our school gym.  Entrance will be on the south side of the school at the Valient Drive doors (Kindergarten Entrance)
  • Pre-purchase your tickets  HERE!  And use this RSVP to let us know how many people will be coming with you. Tickets also sold at the door.
  • All family members of students are welcome. Adults must accompany their kids. Costumes are encouraged (no weapons). 
  • Please see the 2024 Pumpkin Patch- champs de citrouilles ​​​​​​​
  • Many volunteers are needed to run the fun event. If you are able to help out, please sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE
    • Entrance fee is $5 per person (this is the second largest fundraising event for the school after the casino) 
    • There will be music and dancing in the gym, a cake raffle and pizza, snacks and drinks for purchase. 
    • CASH ONLY, so please visit the ATM prior to attending
  • Historically, this event is a wonderful night for the kids to get together with friends, build on our VAS community, dress up in costumes if you so desire, and have lots of fun!  Added bonus - it's a big fundraiser for the school too!   
  • Thank you for your amazing support!
  • Contact us at vaspfs@gmail.com with any questions or for more information

VAS Annual Pumpkin Patch Event - champs de citrouilles

It is time to get "spooktacular"!

Monday, October 28

Join us for this fun VAS tradition

Each student is invited to carve or decorate a pumpkin and place it in our pumpkin patch on the side lawn of Valiant Drive by 7:55 am on Monday, October 30th.  Students who are dropped off can place their pumpkins directly on the lawn and those on the bus can walk directly to Valiant Dr. where Mme Ireland will be able to assist between 7:40 – 7:55 am.  All students must be in their classroom at 8:00 am for attendance, so please ensure you are arriving before the bell to place your pumpkin.  Anyone arriving after the entry bell should bring their pumpkin directly to their classroom, and teachers will make arrangements to get pumpkins out to the patch before the viewing parade.

Please look for your classroom teacher’s cone and sign, and place your pumpkin around it on the side lawn of Valiant Dr. before 7:55 am. Signs will be out by 7:40 am, but it will be dark so please consult the map (which will be shared next week)with your classroom teacher’s placement location. 

Classes will visit the Pumpkin Patch with their teacher throughout the day.

At the end of the day, students must collect their pumpkins and take them home.

Teachers will ensure bus students have an opportunity to collect their pumpkin prior to dismissal.

A few important reminders leading up to Pumpkin Patch Day:

Do not leave your pumpkin outdoors before bringing it to school on October 28, as it will likely freeze overnight and then “melt” as the temperatures warm up over the course of the day. This saves a lot of tears and disappointment. 

If you take the bus, ensure your pumpkin is easy to carry on and off the bus.

It will still be dark outside in the morning when you drop off your pumpkin, so if you like, you can include a battery  operated “tea light” to light up your pumpkin for better viewing. They can be easily found at any dollar store. 

Do not use a real candle with a flame!

Lost and Found

The items have been packed up and will be delivered to Goodwill next week.  Any items with a student’s name have been returned to the student.  Please label all of your child’s clothing, lunch bags and water bottles and pack relevant cutlery in their lunch kits.

Inline Skating

Thank you to the numerous parents who have volunteered to help with our Alien Inline Residency. Your help means our students have more time to practice their skills, rather than waiting for their protective equipment and roller blades to be double-checked and fitted.  

That being said, we still have many classes without parent volunteers. Please do not assume your class does! If you have the time to support, your presence would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email Mr. David (dapakosh@cbe.ab.ca) if you have questions regarding your child's inline skating schedule and your interest in volunteering.