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Dear Swift Families,

Following the Annual Organization Meeting on November 7, the Abbotsford Board of Education has elected its leadership team for the next year. Trustee Korky Neufeld will continue as Board Chair, with Trustee Preet Rai stepping up as the new Vice Chair.

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. 

Presentations

Yale Secondary - Student Voice Inquiry

Students from Yale Secondary speak to trustees about their Student Voice inquiry journey over the last few years and their ideas for this school year.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Prime Minister's Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates exceptional educators across Canada. Since 1994, these awards have acknowledged over 1,800 outstanding educators who have gone above and beyond to create safe spaces for their students, continue to work hard to make learning fun and inspire the next generation to be bold innovators and creators.

Congratulations to our October Star Students! Their pictures are up on the board today and will stay there until the end of November. The October Star Students will have their celebration in December.

Respiratory season and fall immunizations guide brought to you by Fraser Health.

Dear Swift Families,

With Halloween around the corner, the Abbotsford School District would like to share some trick-or-treating tips and remind families and students about the importance of safety during this fun-filled day on October 31st.

The cold weather is upon us and it's the time when the kids wear their coats to school but take them off at lunch and do not find them again. So many hoodies, sweaters and jackets in the lost and found with out Names!

Please see the photos below. If you find an item that belongs to you, EMAIL swift@abbyschools.ca with the ITEM NUMBER and DESCRIPTION. We will find your item and give it to your child OR you can come in and grab it yourself.

On October 31^st Spirit Day all children can dress up in orange and black or a costume of their choice. We ask that full face masks and anything resembling a weapon be left at home. Also please refrain from sending gory costumes. Costume accessories can tend to get lost so those can stay at home as well.

Ms. M will lead the school in the costume parade and the Monster Mash Dance. Unfortunately, we don't have room in the gym to have parents come to watch so here is the video for you to do the dance at home with your child! Take some time to practice with them!