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What a fun time we had visiting new friends at Sandy Hill Elementary today! Our Art 11/12 class is doing a collaborative project with Mrs Roberts’ Grade ones and today was our first get together. Bigs and littles were all a bit nervous, but within minutes there were giggles and smiles and everyone was working together, being creative and having fun. When it was time to go, there were high fives and even some hugs as little arms wrapped around tall legs! It was adorable!

Change of plans!

Our original goal was to fundraise the entirety of the project ($82k) and have the Accessible Buddy Bus and musical instruments installed at the same time.

We have decided to split the project into two phases in order to complete the more important / impactful part of the project sooner.

At the March 12, 2024, board meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to approve and formalize the school calendars for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 school years. The Abbotsford Board of Education is required to create a calendar that meets the legislated requirements of the School Act, and the Abbotsford Teachers Union (ATU) Collective Agreement. These calendars establish the start and end dates of the school year, as well as key holiday breaks and non-instructional days.

It's hockey season at Sandy Hill and it's a pretty big deal when the grade 2's graduate to the big kid sticks and all the gear and the penalty box!

As per the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education is preparing to approve an updated Strategic Plan and a balanced budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year by June 30th. The district is committed to providing a high-quality education while upholding fiscal responsibility and invites employees, families, and community members to share their voices in the consultation process.

Another $385 was raised for the accessible playground addition today at the Funky Friday Dance Party! Thank you for your continued support. 

For more information please contact the PAC - sandyhillPAC@gmail.com

The Abby News also recently wrote an article about the accessible playground addition that you may be interested in reading. 

About four months ago Mrs. Erickson started with about 90 eager students who wanted to participate in the Reading Link Challenge. 

This fine group of students were the school challenge winners and represented Sandy Hill in the Library Challenge held at Clearbrook Elementary recently. Even with their diligent studying, unfortunately they were not victorious and will not be moving onto the other challenges. 

We thank all participants and hope everyone had a good time reading the books. 

Welcome to Kindergarten - Learn Through Play Issue

With measles cases being reported internationally and spring break on the horizon, the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control and Medical Health Officers across the province are reminding people in British Columbia to check their and their children’s vaccination records for the measles vaccine, especially before any international travel. Fraser Health public health units are available to offer vaccination at no cost, and will offer extra clinics before and during spring break for childhood, school-aged and adult immunizations.

The Abbotsford School District's Indigenous Education Department, under the guidance of the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and in collaboration with Semá:th First Nation, Mathxwí First Nation, and the Fraser Valley Métis Association, is proud to continue a district-wide initiative to support Grade 5 Indigenous students as they transition to middle school. This initiative aligns with the district’s Strategic Plan, which emphasizes fostering a sense of belonging and connection among students and promoting cultural understanding and respect.