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To Our Swift Community,

Thank you for a great start to the new school year! We are excited to be back!

We know you are all waiting for class lists, thank you for your patience as we worked through changes in enrollment this week. Lists for Grades 1-5 will be posted today by 6:00. Kindergarten lists will be finalized by the end of next week.

WELCOME BACK SWIFT FAMILIES!

I would like to take this opportunity, before we are all back to school, to welcome you to another exciting school year at Dr. Thomas A. Swift Elementary. To returning students and families, welcome back. To new students and families, welcome to Swift!

We are excited to welcome Ms. Barrett to Swift this year! Staffing will continue the first couple of weeks to finalize everything for the school year.

First Days of School

Hello, Abby Schools community!

We are pleased to introduce you to our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Nathan Ngieng. Please enjoy his welcome back message below.

The start of a new school year always brings a sense of energy and possibility. On September 2nd, more than 20,000 students will walk through the doors of our 46 schools, supported by 3,000 staff who are ready to guide, inspire, and celebrate their growth this year. The Abbotsford Board of Education is excited to see what this year will bring for our students-new learning, new friendships, and new opportunities to thrive. 

Ms. Kenney has included the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge in Gr K - 4 Learning Outcome Envelopes. If you lose it or can't find it, you can print if off here. Visit the Public Library and have a fantastic summer reading!

Have a safe and fun Summer!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Nuij as Assistant Superintendent, effective June 16, 2025.

With more than two decades of experience in public education, Pete brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role. He has served as a teacher, school-based administrator, District Principal, Director of Instruction, and most recently, Associate Superintendent of Education Services with the Vancouver School Board.

Friday, June 13 is our annual FUN DAY! Every child received an information notice a few weeks ago. This is a fun morning of events that the classes rotate through. Parent helpers are welcome. There will be a check-in at the office.

The PAC distributes a small snack during recess for each class and provides free pizza and drink for any child who has ordered it on the Hot Lunch site, however, the orders have now closed. If you did NOT order pizza, please send your child with a lunch.

Congratulations to our May Star Students! This wraps up our Star Students for the year! Every child will have had their Star Student certificate up on the wall at some point in the year as we celebrate all of our Swift Stars!