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No one wants to take the ‘treat’ out of trick-or-treating, but Halloween treats can increase the risk of cavities. This year, Fraser Health is encouraging families to plan ahead to help scare away tooth decay.

The Abbotsford Board of Education is pleased to welcome Arsh Kaler as its newest member, following his official swearing-in at the public Board meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

“We are delighted to welcome Trustee Kaler to the Board,” said Board Chair Shirley Wilson. “His enthusiasm, community-minded approach, and deep commitment to public education will be tremendous assets as we work together to support students, staff, and families across our district.”

Dear Swift Families,

We hope that you had a great Thanksgiving, and we look forward to seeing you next week at Parent Teacher Interviews. Please give a careful read of the newsletter this week – it’s a little longer than normal, apologies in advance!

Responsible and Safe Driving in the Parking Lot

Halloween is just around the corner, and our schools are buzzing with excitement as students prepare to show off their creativity and enjoy some festive fun together. As we get ready to celebrate, it’s important that our events and costume choices reflect the values we share as a community: kindness, inclusion, and respect. 

Dear Swift Families,

Thank you for your generous support of our Terry Fox Run this year! We had the perfect weather today for a great event. As a school community we raised well over $1000 to support the Terry Fox Foundation!

Supervision Reminders

A gentle reminder that supervision before school begins at 8:15. Please do not drop off or send your kids to school with an arrival before that time! Supervision after school ends at 2:40.

Parking 101

The guide to fall health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Keep your children free from respiratory illnesses this winter 

As the weather gets colder and we spend more time indoors, we’re more likely to get sick with things like colds, flu or COVID-19 because these illnesses spread more easily in enclosed spaces.

Congratulations to our September Star Students! Your pictures are on the Star Student wall in the hall by the office.

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.