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January 10, 2025

Good morning,

Happy New Year, Bateman families!

The semester is fast coming to a close.  Please check in with your child about their progress and reach out to their teachers or supports if you are concerned about unfinished work, missed tests and projects, and unresolved “IE” plans. MyEd is a great online tool to check attendance and progress and discuss with your child. All staff emails are on our school website.  

The guide to child and mental health is brought to you by Fraser Health.

Support your child’s mental health

Mental health is a key component of healthy child and youth development, and also has an impact on their relationships and their performance in school.

How can parents support positive mental health?

Good morning.
Happy Holidays, Bateman families!

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

Keeping your child healthy during winter

As the chilly winter season is upon us, there’s a few extra things you can do to help keep your children healthy and well. Navigate this season with these essential tips.

Bundle up for the cold

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.

The guide to vision, hearing and dental screenings and youth clinics is brought to you by Fraser Health.

As Halloween approaches, students and staff across the Abbotsford School District are excited to celebrate with costumes, creativity, and community spirit. To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive Halloween for everyone, we encourage families to keep the following tips in mind:

Respecting Diversity in Costumes

Halloween is a time for fun and imagination, and we want to make sure our costumes reflect respect and consideration for all cultures, beliefs, and identities. Costumes should avoid elements that might cause harm or offend others, including:

From October 24 to 27, Yale Secondary School was buzzing with energy as it welcomed over 400 students and educators for the annual BC Student Leadership Conference (BCSLC). With participants from 34 schools across British Columbia—and even one from Alberta—the event marked a remarkable gathering of future leaders, igniting conversations on personal growth, community impact, and leadership development.

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.