PRESIDENT'S WELCOME
A Record Breaking Start!
What a fabulous start we had to the 2019-2020 school year!
The Welcome Back Barbecue had record attendance and set the tone for an exciting year. On the first day of school, a dream long in the making was realized as students and faculty assembled for the first time in the spectacular A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. The enthusiastic energy continued at the Grade Parties. Hosted at the Principal's Residence, the Grade Parties provided a fabulous opportunity to meet and mingle with other parents and faculty from your child's grade.
Appleby's Homecoming took place from September 26 to 28. The weekend was a great success and marked the opening of the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. The new College Shop also welcomed the community with spectacular results. The store's new design was exceptionally well received and achieved record sales for the day.
This month also marked the 50th Anniversary of the annual Walkathon which was supported by the highest number of volunteers to date. Thank you to everyone who helped out!
November is a busy month as we get ready for Christmas. At the Thursday, November 14 ACPA Coffee Morning, we will be making ornaments to decorate the Christmas trees around campus. No skills are required, and everyone is welcome. Our Tree Trimming is Thursday, November 21. It is always a fun and festive morning, and takes place from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. November is also the time to order your poinsettias and wreaths – details will be included in an upcoming issue of Appleby This Week.
Finally, please save the date for the ACPA Spring Social! It will take place Saturday, May 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Our amazing Social Committee has a fantastic event planned, Casino Night. It's sure to be a fun night out!
Make sure to check the ACPA section of Appleby This Week to keep on top of all the upcoming events and meeting times.
Thank you all for your involvement, energy and enthusiasm!
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Sarah McMillan
2019-2020 Appleby College Parents' Association President
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Mark Your Calendars
November 12
2019 @ 9:00 a.m.,
ACPA Meeting
November 14
2019 @ 8:00 a.m.,
ACPA Coffee Morning and preparation of decorations for the Tree Trimming
November 21
2019 @ 8:00 a.m.,
ACPA annual Tree Trimming
May 2
2019 @ 7:00 p.m.,
ACPA Social Casino Night
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Save The Date
Annual ACPA Tree Trimming and Chapel Decorating
A beloved event each year, the ACPA Tree Trimming will kick off Appleby's holiday festivities on Thursday, November 21 at 8:00 a.m. Parents show amazing teamwork to get our school looking festive for the students. Volunteers have a chance to enjoy tea, coffee, Christmas bubbly and goodies, along with some Christmas shopping. This year we will have a contest for the best ugly Christmas sweater and best Christmas outfit. Please contact ACPA social coordinators Kelly Mehlenbacher, Edyta Wojdalowicz and Sepideh Farid Rad if you have any questions or would like to join in on the fun! Volunteers are also needed on the evening of Tuesday, November 19 to help set up the trees.
The Tree Trimming is followed by festive decorating in the John Bell Chapel so that it looks wonderful for the Carol Services. Please click here to see photos from last year.
The College Shop
The ACPA College Shop committee has done an amazing job transforming the new College Shop in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life! Please click here to read a short history of the College Shop. To view a before and after image gallery of the College Shop, please click here.
The College Shop sells all approved gym wear, team windsuits, school ties, stationery supplies and Appleby logo gift items. Stop by during regular hours: Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are unable to visit the College Shop, we have you covered! The online College Shop offers a quick and hassle-free shopping experience for all your Appleby clothing and school supply needs. We will also ship your order. Please click here to visit the online College Shop.
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ACPA in Action
Long Distance Parent Orientation a Success
The 2019-2020 Long Distance Parent Orientation on September 5 was a great success. We hosted 166 families representing 25 nationalities. As we enjoyed lunch held at the Principal's Residence, families had a chance to become familiar with the school. It is always a fun event as new parents have an opportunity to meet faculty, the leadership team, their New Parent Buddy, and of course, other new families.
ACPA Welcome Back Barbecue
It was a perfect day for a Luau on September 8 for the annual ACPA Welcome Back Barbecue. The food was amazing, and it was wonderful to enjoy the musical talents of Appleby students, play games and catch up with new and old friends before the new school year began. Please click here to see additional photos.
Grade Parties
Each year the Grade Parties provide parents with the chance to connect with other parents and faculty while discussing their children's school life. This year, parents and employees alike all raved about how delicious the food was and Appleby Student Ambassadors and student volunteers were on hand to help make the evenings so enjoyable. Please click here to see additional photos.
Homecoming 2019
Thanks to Kelly Mehlenbacher, ACPA social coordinator and Sisi Tesser, ACPA athletic spirit representative, the ACPA invited an ice cream truck to this year's Homecoming Day celebrations. Over the course of the afternoon 400 ice cream cones were distributed by 10 ACPA volunteers! The ice cream was a big hit outside, while inside, parent volunteers at the ACPA Blue Dog spirit zone handed out popcorn, coffee, tea, and juice. Please click here to see additional photos.
ACPA Coffee Morning
Thank you to all the parents who came out for the ACPA New Parent Coffee Morning on October 10. It was a fun way to get to know each other. Please click here to see additional photos.
Appleby Helps Bring Awareness to Breast Cancer
Thank you to Sodexo for their great support of Pink Day in support of the Canadian Cancer Society! They provided hot chocolate, cookies and fruit for the athletics games. Also, thank you to all the parents who donated food and juice boxes, as well as the volunteers for their time. Please click here to see additional photos.
Walkathon 2019
While it was a chilly day for this year's Walkathon on October 17, it certainly didn't dampen the enthusiasm of our volunteers! The Walkathon simply could not exist without our community, and students and employees make an exceptional commitment to this worthwhile venture which raises funds for local organizations. Caroline Fleury, Walkathon parent volunteer coordinator and her wonderful team organized the Walkathon volunteers (over 160 people) to make this event a resounding success. Caroline would like to thank her "behind the scenes" team: Kerry McAleese, Vanessa Barr and Jen Latimer. They worked tirelessly, helping whenever and wherever it was needed. Also, a huge thank you to Donna Cappucitti and Olga Guttierrez who delivered treats all around the Walkathon route. All donations this year are supporting United Way of Halton and Hamilton, Armagh House and Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCKS). Please click here to see additional photos.
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Turnover Shop Still Accepting Donations
The Turnover Shop is now located inside the new College Shop in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre and is open during College Shop hours. If you have Appleby uniform items that no longer fit, make some space in your closet by dropping them off in the Turnover Shop. We are looking for donations of blazers, kilts, pants, dress shirts, gym clothes and Appleby spirit wear. All usable items are resold for the purpose of fundraising for Appleby programs. If you need an extra item, consider dropping in and purchasing it at a fraction of the price of a new one!
The Lost and Found
The Lost and Found has moved right next to the College Shop in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre and is open during regular College Shop hours. If items are lost, parents and/or students are urged to contact the Lost and Found by e-mail at lostandfound@appleby.on.ca. Please consider labelling your items as this increases the likelihood of lost items being reunited with their rightful owners.
