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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Greetings Ardagh Bluffs’ Families,
During the month of October, we recognized the contributions of our Bus Drivers on October 23rd and our staff and students in the Learning Centre made them delicious jars of apple sauce to show our appreciation to them for keeping our students safe on the way to and from school. We also held a Spirit Day for those wishing to wear black and orange or costumes on October 31st. We all enjoyed the Kindergarten/Grade 1 Parade that took place on the first floor of the school that day! Our School Council planned and held a dance and treat sale fundraiser which made for an exciting day at the school. We also held our Picture Day on October 27th and we’re looking forward to having our class group photos and photo retakes on November 25th.
Our extra-curricular clubs and teams had a very busy month. Students were busy and engaged with cross-country, flag football, volleyball, basketball, the Global Majority Club and the AGSA. Our student Leadership Team is also back up and running and they have been busy planning school wide events, such as our school’s spirit days.
During the month of November, our school will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. Our Leadership Team will be promoting student participation in our Bullying Awareness Poster Contest. We’re looking forward to seeing all of the student entries! This month, parents and guardians can expect to receive your child’s Progress Report Card and/or Kindergarten Continuum of Learning on November 7th. By now, you are most likely scheduled for a parent/teacher interview. If you do not yet have a date, please reach out to your child’s teacher to book a date and time.
This month we are looking forward to recognizing Remembrance Day on November 11th through student assemblies. Our Remembrance Day Committee has been preparing meaningful, inclusive Remembrance Day assemblies and families of students in Kindergarten to Grade 4 are welcome to join the primary assembly at 9:45 a.m. Families of students in Grades 5-8 may join the junior / intermediate assembly at 11:55 a.m. All staff and students will mark a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. on this day. Additionally, we will have our Canadian Artifact Museum set up in the library on that date and would like to thank families for their meaningful contributions to this special display.
Our School Council will be meeting on November 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the library. Please know that all parents and guardians are welcome to join the council meeting, you do not have to be a voting member to attend. The School Council has many great events and fundraisers planned this year, such as the Movie Night on Friday, November 21st. Please also watch for the Poinsettia Sale, which will be posted on School Cash Online soon. We are pleased to share the results of many of our Fall Fundraisers, with $4,215.80 being raised for the Terry Fox Foundation, $1,694.66 being raised for library books during our Scholastic Book Fair, and $1,398.00 being raised through the Barrie Colts Fundraiser. Funds from these activities will go to Terry Fox Foundation, library books and materials and the purchase of technology (e.g., chromebooks) for student use. Thank you to the entire Ardagh Bluffs community for your ongoing, incredible and generous support!
Thank you to the Ardagh Bluffs community for a fantastic month. Wishing everyone a safe and learning filled month in November,
Ms. Robinson and Mr. Kirwan
Ardagh Bluffs Administration
SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATE
Poinsettia Fundraiser
Our annual Poinsettia Fundraiser is back! These beautiful, locally grown plants from Bradford Greenhouses are the perfect way to welcome the holiday season — always fresh, full, and festive.
Ordering Details:
- Order Opens: November 5 on School Cash Online
- Last Day to Order: Wednesday, November 21 at 3:00 PM
- Pick-Up Date: December 1
If you’d like your child to take your plant(s) home after school on December 1, please email [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. that morning. Otherwise, plants will be held for pickup.
Options & Prices (No Additional Tax)
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4.5” Poinsettia
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Red or White
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$8.00
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6” Poinsettia
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Pink, Red, or White
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$10.50
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8” Poinsettia
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Pink, Red, Tri-Colour, or White
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$21.00
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10” Poinsettia
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Pink, Red, Tri-Colour, or White
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$29.00
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10” Tropical Planter
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Red or White
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$25.00
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7” Tabletop Greenery
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Winter greenery with red décor
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$25.00
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14–15” Grinch Tree
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Winter greenery with red décor & mesh bow
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$28.00
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All proceeds support school yard improvements and technology. Please share with family, friends, and neighbours — thank you for your continued support!
Movie Night – November 21
Save the date for a cozy Family Movie Night on Thursday, November 21! The movie title will be announced soon.
Tickets & Pizza (Available on School Cash Online November 7):
- Slice – $2.50 (Pepperoni or Cheese)
- Large Pizza (8 slices) – $17.50
- Two Pizzas (16 slices) – $35.00
- Gluten-free pizza available — please contact the school
Admission: $2.50 (via School Cash Online or cash at the door)
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Showtime: 6:30 PM
Concession Stand (Cash Only)
- Candy & Glow Sticks – $0.50 each
- Ring Pops & Water – $1.00 each
- Popcorn & Hot Chocolate – $2.00 each
Bring comfy clothes, a blanket, pillow, and your parent or guardian!
Funds raised will go towards technology and school enhancements.
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser Update
Thank you to everyone who supported our Fresh from the Farm Fundraiser by purchasing local Ontario produce! We raised $430.40, which will go directly toward athletics, clubs and activities, and Eat Well to Excel.
Deliveries will occur between November 3 and December 4. We’ll be notified 10 days in advance of the exact date.
Bradford Greenhouse Bloom Rewards Update
From April 15 to October 15, 2025, every time you shopped at Bradford Greenhouse and donated your points to Ardagh Bluffs PS, you helped raise funds for our school. With your support, we earned $66.45 for Commencement and Student Incentives. Thank you!
Barrie Colts Fundraiser Update
A huge thank-you to everyone who supported our Barrie Colts Fundraiser! Thanks to your ticket purchases, we raised $1,398 for technology purchases for our school. A special shoutout to our choir for their amazing performance of O Canada! It was wonderful seeing so many families come out to support Ardagh Bluffs.
Thank you for your ongoing support, Ardagh Families!
Together, we’re growing a stronger, brighter community.
Ardagh Bluffs School Council & Administration Team
ARDAGH BLUFFS APPAREL
We are pleased to announce that the Spirit Wear e-store is open for ordering Ardagh Bluffs clothing. You have many options available with each piece of clothing, including choosing your size, colour and logo preference. The store will be open from today until November 16th and we are hopeful that completed orders will arrive just before the Winter Break.
Please click on this link to access the e-store. The code is GOBENGALS
All orders will be shipped to the school and will be distributed when we receive them.
SNOW REMOVAL
Please note that the sidewalk that resides between the SEEDS parking lot and the fence at the back of our school property will not be maintained this winter as there is no safe location to pile the snow from this area. We have been notified that a safe walkway will be cleared on the school side of the SEEDs parking lot and we will continue to have access to the Intermediate Gate that enters the school yard
PARENT / EDUCATOR INTERVIEWS
Ardagh Bluffs will be hosting Student Led Conferences during the week of November 10th to November 14th. We will be using an online booking tool to allow parents/guardians the flexibility to sign up for interviews in advance, and at their convenience.
Instructions for Signing Up for Parent/Teacher Interviews
The online booking tool is currently open to book interviews. You can access the tool by going to www. schoolinterviews.ca/code and enter the code "mund3". Once logged in, you will see the available times for your child's teacher. Please sign up for a time that is convenient for you and your child.
INFORMATION AND UPDATES FROM THE SCDSB
Information and updates from the SCDSB:
This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the following topics:
- Inclement weather and bus cancellation information reminder
- 2025-26 SCDSB School Climate Survey
- Creating safe and welcoming spaces for students, staff, and visitors
- Dreams Delayed: Addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination in Ontario’s Public Education System
- Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion this December
- Is your child turning four in 2026? Get ready for Kindergarten with us!
- Licensed Winter Break school age child care programs
- Holiday markets
- Check out the SCDSB News video series
- High school information events for Grade 8 students
- Math learning at home
- Dental screening and services for kids aged 0-17
- November PA Day
To read this information, visit the SCDSB website