Announcements

Mayor Ross Siemens is inviting Abbotsford elementary children in grades K-5 to take part in a contest to design the annual Christmas card.

Every year Mayor and Council send out many electronic Christmas cards across the city and province. Adding children’s artwork to the card adds an extra element of cheer. Elementary students from across the city are encouraged to create and submit a festive Christmas drawing that could be selected for the cover of the Mayor’s official 2024 Christmas card.

Fraser Health has provided a comprehensive list of dental resources for the 2024/2025 school year. 

The following programs are available for families who may not have private dental insurance but may qualify for support:

Update on Avian Influenza (H5)

A presumptive case of avian influenza has been reported in the Fraser Health region. While this may be concerning, please rest assured that student and staff safety remains our top priority. There are no confirmed cases within our district schools. Fraser Health, BC’s Chief Veterinarian, and the Ministry of Health are monitoring the situation closely and confirm no known exposure in schools.

Preventative Tips:

Grades 4 & 5 students are welcome to come drop in to play basketball on Tuesday and Thursday mornings each week at 7:30 a.m. Please bring your inside shoes with you and enter through the side gym hallway entrance. Personal bags are to be stored in the hallway and at 8:15 a.m., students will take their belongings and exit the same doors to go and line up with their class outside. Breakfast program students are welcome! Students may leave the gym at 8:00 a.m. and head down for breakfast.

The Dormick Park Podcast Show is BACK for another season with NEW hosts and special guests! Up on the Pod today, we have Dormick Park Elementary’s principal, Mrs. Andrea Wildeman back on the show to chat about some new exciting people joining our school team, new programs, our PAC and other exciting things to look forward to this year.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or HERE!