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Last Friday Sandy Hill celebrated 100 days of learning and growth. Students, and some staff, dressed up in their 100 day creations or as 100-year-olds. During the day classes created projects using 100 items and practice counting to 100 in fun and creative ways. This celebration helps children recognize their hard work and builds excitement for the rest of the school year.

As part of Carnaval celebrations, last week all staff and students enjoyed a pancake breakfast in the gym listening to French music with Bonhomme and Sunny.

Lastly Bonhomme delivered maple cookies to the school for everyone to enjoy! 

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, history, and contributions of Black individuals who have shaped our world. 

Last week Irene Nviiri shared her story in a school wide presentation to students. Her presentation was intended to convey the importance of everyone to engage in Black History Month and to create curiosity and inquiry about Black heritage. 

This week Yale Secondary students visited our school to read to classes sharing important stories about Black history. 

We've had a few busy days celebrating French Carnaval. So far the students have enjoyed the Maple Man, French plays, searching for Bonhomme around the school, making ice sculptures for a contest and creating a beautiful mural for the foyer. Next up is our pancakes with Bonhomme and Sunny!

Amazing job team done by team two! It seems everyone was understanding the defensive strategy and we made a lot of stops last night. Nicely done! 

Students in Mrs. Roberts class look forward to their weekly visit with Kona and Jackie. These visits allow students to practice reading aloud in a non-judgmental setting, helping reduce anxiety and build confidence over time which can lead to measurable improvements in reading fluency, comprehension, and enjoyment of books. 

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Community Matters Award, an annual award that recognizes outstanding community partners who have exceeded their service mandate and made a significant, deliberate contribution to Abbotsford School District students.

The Community Matters Award celebrates organizations whose sustained commitment and meaningful collaboration have had a lasting impact on student success and well-being across the district.

Skittle ball team 1 had an amazing game against Thomas Swift this week. But the end of the game most players were dripping in sweat!

Team 2 had a fantastic first game against Auguston. Students showed their Sandy Hill Sun spirit cheering each other on and celebrating successful rolls. 

Black Excellence Day celebrates the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history and today. It is a time to honor cultural heritage, leadership, creativity, and innovation across all fields. The day also encourages reflection, education, and continued action toward equity and empowerment.

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Positive mental health allows us to enjoy our lives and can help children and youth weather the normal ups and downs of life. It plays a critical role in the healthy development of children and youth, supporting their ability to build healthy relationships and succeed in school. 

How can parents support positive mental health?