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June 29, 2023

Incoming Kindergarten Information

Welcome to Kindergarten! We look forward to meeting you all in September. Below, please see the gradual entry schedule for the first weeks of school. You will receive an email early in July informing you of your interview time as well as your child's small group (A or B).

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June 23, 2023

End of Year Message from Minister Singh

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.”

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June 15, 2023

School district passes $269M budget for 2023-2024 school year

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.

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June 14, 2023

Abbotsford School District 2023 Retirees Celebrated

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.

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June 5, 2023

Minister's statement for Pride 2023 in K-12 education

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.

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June 1, 2023

Abbotsford School District Introduces Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Day

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.

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May 19, 2023

Sparkrock Announces Partnership with Abbotsford School District for ERP Solution

Sparkrock, a leading provider of cloud-based ERP solutions for K-12, is proud to announce a new partnership with Abbotsford School District. Located on the traditional territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation in the heart of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, the school district serves as the largest employer in the city, with over 2,500 employees who are committed to helping over 20,000 students succeed. Under the partnership, they will use Sparkrock 365, an ERP software designed to help streamline finance, human resources, and payroll processes.

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May 5, 2023

Welcome to Spring at McMillan!

It's May and we are so excited for this year's spring events at McMillan! As we head into the last weeks of this school year, here are some of the schoolwide and grade 5 year end events you can look forward to:

Tuesday, May 9: Popcorn Day

Friday, May 19: Pro-D Day

Monday, May 22: Victoria Day

Friday, May 26: Canada Day in May at Yale Secondary/Hot Lunch Day

Friday. June 2: Fun Fair (4:00 - 8:00)

Thursday, June 8: Track and Field Day (grades 4 and 5)

Thursday, June 22: Sports Day/Fun Day

Friday, June 23: Spirit Day: Sunglasses