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(Victoria, Ministry of Education and Child Care) - Empowering students and educators to identify and take action against racism and discrimination in British Columbia schools is the aim of a new provincial K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan launched on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Rainy weather is here again! At McMillan we believe that outside play is very important to all students physical and mental health. It is an important part of a well rounded day of learning. For that reason we go outside in all but the most inclement of weather. Please ensure that your child comes to school with weather appropriate clothing and outerwear. Remember, even on clear days our field can be mucky and wet during the winter months.

Prepaid lunches are available daily at McMIllan. Please note, this is separate from the monthly hot lunch order hosted by our PAC. This is an additional option, to give parents access to healthy lunch options when life gets busy and you need a break from making lunches. Menus are released weekly and you can order as much or as little as you wish. To order please reference the attached start up guide. Our Campus Code is McMillan

If you have questions or need help you can use the email or phone number provided in the guide.

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. 

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Robert Bateman Timberwolves – AA Varsity Provincial Champions

Students from Robert Bateman Secondary’s Boys Football Team share with the Board their exciting season after winning the AA provincial title early in December 2022.

Premier David Eby; Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives; and Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, have released the following statement in honour of Black Excellence Day:

Today, we celebrate the many contributions of Black people and communities throughout our province.

This year our staff has made a commitment to building school culture and sense of belonging for all students. One of the strategies we are using is school wide assemblies to create and build school spirit. Through monthly assemblies, teachers are recognizing students for their positive social and learning behaviours. We are learning the importance of these traits and how to demonstrate them, as well as cheering each other on as we see successes. The virtues we are focussing on are: respect, honesty, cooperation, empathy, courage, perseverance, creativity and kindness.

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. 

Presentations

ASIA Sumas Mountain: Jazz Ensemble

 A small cohort of students from The Abby Flats, the school’s big band and vocal jazz ensemble presented some holiday cheer to trustees for the last board meeting of 2022.

Today students were excited to participate in their 3rd Husky Assembly. We revisited the virtues we are focussing on this year; kindness, empathy, respect, courage, creativity, perseverence, honesty, and cooperation. Please see the attachment below for November's Husky Tag recipients!

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, flags at all Abbotsford schools and district sites are lowered at half-mast.

On this day, over 30 years ago, an act of violence shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As we mourn the ones we lost and remember their lives, we reaffirm our commitment to creating workplaces and schools free from gender-based violence.

Rainy Days are here! Please know that most days are outside days at McMillan, regardless of the rain, and only under the most extreme conditions do we stay inside. For this reason please be sure to send your children with appropriate outdoor wear everday. Some children have a high tolerance for the wet conditions, others are upset if they get wet, so feel free to pack extra socks, pants and shirts if your child is inclined to want to change.