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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.

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. 

The grade 5 Indigenous students went to   Mamele'awt Community Indigenous Centre for their transition to middle school with Mrs.Ellis. Each student made the drum by using Sinew, cedar frames and elk or deer skin . They also made an Indigenous design on their drums that represented who they are as a person from animals or other things from nature. They all worked extremely hard on their drums and are super proud of how they turned out.

Ten outstanding Grade 12 Indigenous students from the Abbotsford School District have been announced as this year's Indigenous Role Models. Following a rigorous review process conducted in December 2023, the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee considered applications from a pool of over 200 eligible students. The chosen students have distinguished themselves through their deep cultural connections, exemplary leadership, and dedicated service in their schools and broader communities.