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Dear Swift Families,

With the school closure on Friday, this is a little late! Lots of information for this week – read on!

As we enter the final days of school in 2025, we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support. Over the break we wish you time together filled with love, laughter and many great memories.

From the whole Swift staff – Happy Holidays!

December Festive Fridays!

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Don’t skip your influenza (flu) shot this year: Fraser Health is reminding everyone that immunization makes a difference. The vaccine shields against several strains of flu and helps lessen the impact of emerging variants, like H3N2.

Congratulations to our November Star Students! They will be having their Star Student Celebration in January!

Div 1 - Chloe, Brooklyn, Savannah
Div 2 - Elise, Brady, Everly, Eleanor
Div 3 - Charlie, Emery, Elyssa
Div 4 - Morgan, Emma, Richell
Div 5 - Aiden, Harroop, Noella, Azra
Div 6 - Jesse, Dallas, James
Div 7 - Ava, Remy, Viraj
Div 8 - Iver, Harrison, Violet
Div 9 - Lucas, Hazel
Div 10 - Joah, Blaine, Tyson
Div 11 - Emersyn, Isabella
Div 12 - Jayson, Micah, Sawyer
Div 13 - Jared, Raiden
Div 14 - Scotland, Riley
Div 15 - Wyatt, Chisom

Dear Swift Families,

Here we are, December is just around the corner – a busy and exciting month with so many festive activities taking place, a huge thank you to all those making them all happen!

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Keep your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season approaches, there are things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well.  

Get ready for winter at home and in the community

Students at Dr. Thomas A. Swift Elementary demonstrated meaningful compassion and peer support during a school-wide, student-led “Break the Rules Day” fundraiser in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

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Respiratory illness season is here, but you don’t have to feel uncertain about where to turn if you have a sick child. This winter, skip the guesswork: learn about the care options available for your child so they can get better sooner. Knowing your choices can save time and reduce stress.

Dear Swift Families,

Break the Rules Day for Canuck Place! – November 21^st

Division 2 is excited to host “Break the Rules Day” on November 21^st in support of Canuck Place. Students are invited to: Wear a Hat in class, Wear Pjs to school, Bring a stuffy, Change their name for the day, Bring a special lunch treat. To “break” these rules, we are asking for a $1 donation per rule broken. All donations will be given to Canuck Place. Thank you, from Division 2!

The Abbotsford Board of Education has elected Stan Petersen as Board Chair for the remainder of the 2025–26 term. Trustee Petersen, a long-time advocate for public education, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success across the district.

Trustee Petersen succeeds Shirley Wilson, who has served as Chair since February 2024. The election took place during the Board’s annual organizational meeting on November 4, 2025.

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Make dental, hearing and vision checks part of a healthy routine

It’s important for your child to have regular eye exams and routine dental checkups. This can help find issues early and lead to better outcomes. It is also important to recognize any hearing loss early as this is essential for speech and language development.