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The guide to Mental health and substance use impacts on youth is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Youth is a time of growing, learning and changing. It can also be a time when behaviours may become more risky and youth may experiment with substance use. While not all youth will choose to use substances, many do experiment and some experience harms from their own or other’s substance use. 

Congratulations to our April Star Students who are featured on the board this month!

Div 1 - Zach O, Tejveer T, Marissa N
Div 2 - Minji K, Damien G, Carmen E, Logan F
Div 3 - Jennings M, Connor D, Jesley V
Div 4 - Henry R, Kinsley P
Div 5 - Avery P, Grayson A
Div 6 - Vida P, Andres B
Div 7 - Wyatt F, Zelda C
Div 8 - Everly F, Eli G
Div 9 - Kayla M, Evelyn U, Amaya J
Div 10 - Charlie F, Chloe M
Div 11 - Ariya L, Jackson F
Div 12 - Mack O, Lucas S
Div 13 - Sareena K, Rowan M
Div 14 - Mehar A
Div 15 - Phoebe J, Nia A

Dear Swift Families,

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.

At the March 12, 2024, board meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to approve and formalize the school calendars for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 school years. The Abbotsford Board of Education is required to create a calendar that meets the legislated requirements of the School Act, and the Abbotsford Teachers Union (ATU) Collective Agreement. These calendars establish the start and end dates of the school year, as well as key holiday breaks and non-instructional days.

Dear Swift Families,

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Spring Break – we have heard many stories of great adventures, both near and far this week!

Swift Parents,

ArtCard order information is going home today. This year we are working with a different company and so the process is also different. Please read carefully and follow the directions.

You will receive your child’s ORIGINAL ARTWORK with the ordering information on the BACK. If you are interested in ordering, please do so ONLINE, following the directions given. There are many different items available for ordering.

Congratulations to our March Star Students! Their certificates are on the Star Student wall.

As per the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education is preparing to approve an updated Strategic Plan and a balanced budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year by June 30th. The district is committed to providing a high-quality education while upholding fiscal responsibility and invites employees, families, and community members to share their voices in the consultation process.

The guide to outside play, physical activity and injury prevention is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Get outside and play

Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health – and the benefits are even greater if you can do it outdoors.

Regular physical activity in childhood helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health.