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Independent reading is gaining traction at Abbotsford Traditional School, where students in grades 6, 7, and 8 recently created posters by hand or digitally to showcase books they’ve read and enjoyed. 

This initiative has helped drive a 65% increase in library circulation, with some categories seeing even greater spikes. 

With 360 students, the school is well on its way to achieving its literacy goals. Board Chair Shirley Wilson and Director of Instruction Tracy Krys were on hand to celebrate the momentum.

Please read the following important message from Fraser Health.

This National Accessibility Week, we took time to highlight the many ways our schools can become more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for all students—regardless of ability.

Throughout the week, we shared:

• Tips for supporting students with hearing differences, from improving classroom acoustics to using captions in virtual meetings.

You may be surprised by what you find. First, you may be greeted by a 6th grader asking what your favourite dinosaur is, followed by a line-up of Grade 7 girls calling their parents about practice. If it is lunchtime, Grads will be rushing out to sit in their cars (a treasured freedom on a closed campus). Finally, you will be surrounded by our welcoming committee, 6 to 20 of our chattiest, friendliest and tallest students wanting to know about you and get a fist bump.   

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?

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: