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Minister of Education and Child Care Rachna Singh has written a letter to students, parent and guardians.

“As we reach the end of 2023 school year and prepare for summer break, I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to you for your hard work and dedication. I hope you are able to take the time to reflect on your growth and accomplishments this past year, and that you are looking forward to the next cycle of life and learning to come.”

This week Sandy Hill staff were treated to a week long appreciation from the PAC. Monday was succulents, followed by a taco bar for lunch on Tuesday, a candy bar on Wednesday, coffee, tea, and cakes on Thursday and to end the week off a pull string gift card game! We certainly felt the love and appreciation.

Everyone was so disappointed when our Grade 4 and 5 East Zone Track meet was cancelled by the district due to the air quality advisory. No one more than Coach Smith. Classes and students got together to make cards for Coach to show their love and appreciation!

However, our fantastic staff from multiple schools and departments rallied together and was able to reschedule the much anticipated event! It was such a fun filled day enjoyed by all!

Thank you so much to all the staff and parent volunteers that pulled together to make this a memorable day for our students!

A $269 million-dollar balanced budget for the 2023-2024 school year was unanimously passed by the Abbotsford Board of Education on Tuesday evening, at their last public Board meeting for the current school year.

The Abbotsford School District celebrated the 2023 retirees with a retirement dinner held on June 7, 2023, at the Clarion Hotel. The event marked an opportunity to recognize the significant contributions and unwavering dedication of the retiring Superintendent, Operations Management, Administrators, Teachers, and Support staff who have devoted their careers to shaping young minds.

The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting. 

Some lucky students in kindergarten and grade 1 have been learning about the life cycle of butterflies. They have been watching the growth and development the butterflies in their classroom until they break free of their cocoon, then documenting how they are growing and changing daily. 

Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement to mark Pride 2023 and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in B.C.'s education system:
"The month of June is a time for all in K-12 education throughout B.C. to hear more about Pride month, recognize and celebrate the contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and learn more about the significance and origins of events that started out of protest, like the Pride parade.

The Abbotsford School District is proud to announce the establishment of Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day, dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of Educational Assistants, Youth Care Workers, International Student Liaisons, and Indigenous Support Workers. Starting this June, with the inaugural celebration occurring today, this appreciation day will continue to be observed annually by the school district on the first Thursday of June.

Thank you to our fantastic Instructional Support Staff! We appreciate each and every one of you. Sandy Hill would not be the same without you!