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Thousands of students and staff across the Abbotsford School District recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation Week. From a virtual assembly to classroom-based group projects, students worked with their teachers and Indigenous Education staff over the course of the last few days to build a better understanding and awareness of truth and reconciliation.

Our Toonies for Terry/Cops for Cancer fundraiser was a great success! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the cause by sending a donation to the school, and thank you to all the students who participated by cheering on the cops, learning about Terry Fox, and by running laps at Everett Park in his memory. $775 was raised for cancer research!

You can see some of the highlights in the attached video.

McMillan is happy to announce that the Valley Royals track club is once again hosting their Grand Prix Cross Country Meet for students in grades 4 - 8. If your child has expressed an interest in participating, please use the following link to register before Oct. 1. You will find all the information you need regarding race dates and times as well.

https://valleyroyals.ca/

Just scroll down to the registration link for Grand Prix.

If you have any questions please contact the school

As we begin to enter into September, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome back to all to what we hope will be a wonderful school year. As we look forward to the opportunities in the weeks and months ahead, I must again extend a sincere thanks to our staff for getting us through last year. What we accomplished in British Columbia, and particularly here in Abbotsford, was truly amazing. Our society owes a debt of gratitude to the teachers, support staff, principals and managers who pulled together to care for our students when they needed us most.

The first day of school is just around the corner! Sept. 7 will be a half day, starting at 8:30 and dismissing at 11:00. Students will begin the year by returning to their old classrooms and teachers. We are doing this to facilitate the creation of new and balanced classrooms. Please expect your child to remain with last year's teacher until Thursday, as we create new class lists that balance and accomodate student needs to the best of our abilities.  Drop off and pick up will be at this classroom door for  Tues., and Wed., and Thurs. of the first week. On Thurs.

On August 3, the B.C. Government formally recognized September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in alignment with legislation passed by the federal government in June.

As part of this formal recognition, the Abbotsford School District will be closed to all students and staff on Thursday, September 30, 2021. District employees usually entitled to federal and provincial statutory holidays will receive this day off.

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. To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for everyone's safety, all public meetings of the Abbotsford Board of Education will be closed to the public and held virtually until further notice. The meetings will also be live-streamed.

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. To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for everyone's safety, all public meetings of the Abbotsford Board of Education will be closed to the public and held virtually until further notice. The meetings will also be live-streamed.

Enhanced safety measures and $121.2 million in federal funding are on the way, as the Province continues to strengthen health and safety plans in K-12 schools to keep students, teachers and staff safe during the pandemic.

All middle and secondary students and K-12 staff will now be required to wear non-medical masks in all indoor areas, including when they are with their learning groups. The only exceptions are when:

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. To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for everyone's safety, all public meetings of the Abbotsford Board of Education will be closed to the public and held virtually until further notice. The meetings will also be live-streamed.