Albion Elementary

We Are All Stars!

10031 240th Street
Maple Ridge, BC, V2W 1G2
t. 604.463.4848
f. 604.463.4689

 

Weekly Memo January 12-16, 202

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🌟 Weekly Affirmation

Shine with Creativity

“Creativity is the spark that lights up learning. Encourage imagination every day.”

Families are encouraged to discuss the weekly affirmation at home with their child(ren).

Parking Lot Safety

A reminder that both of our lots are for staff parking only.  All visitors need to find parking on the side streets by the school.

It has also been observed that vehicles are entering our front lot at too fast of a speed.  We want to ensure that all of our students and staff remain safe, so please slow down to 10 km/hr when you are driving through our lot.  If you are running late a few more seconds of being late will not make a difference, it will though however prevent an accident from occurring.  We know that the front lot is a busy place at drop off but if all drivers abide by the drop off procedure that has been established the drop of will be safe and will run smoothly.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

🏫 2026/2027 Kindergarten Registration

Any child who turns 5 years old in 2026 (born in 2021) is eligible to register for the 2026/27 school year. For additional information about Kindergarten Registration see the district website.

String Club

A new String Club is starting up this week on Tuesday’s from 2:25-3:00 pm.  Students in Grades 2-7 are invited to come to Mrs. Manji’s classroom (Room 1750).  Students are able to work on any project that has to do with String, some ideas are knitting, crocheting, needle point, cross stitch, rug hooking, embrodary, macrome, etc…).  Although we are accepting donations for supplies all students are responsible to bring their own materials.

Black Excellence Day- Thursday, January 15th

What is Black Excellence Day?

As a lead up to Black History Month, Black Excellence Day is a day to rejoice Black history and learn about Black stories, Black art and Black people, and a day to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians.  We are encouraging all students to wear black on Thursday.

For more information about Black Excellence Day visit https://blackexcellenceday.ca/

👥 Albion PAC News

Spirit Wear has opened up again for Pink Shirt Day!  Now is your chance to get some Albion gear in pink!
All proceeds ($2 per item) will be donated to the Amanda Todd Legacy.  Items will be delivered mid February.
Popping Candy will be on sale for $2 after school this coming Friday!
PAC Meeting January 21st 6:30 pm – this is hybrid meeting (in person in the library and on zoom).
Abbotsford Canucks – tickets are still available for the upcoming games!  $5 from each ticket comes back to our PAC.  This is always a fun night out!   https://www.gofevo.com/group/Albionelementary3

District Information

Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Information Night (online)

Are you the parent or guardian of a Grade 7 student with diverse learning needs starting high school next year? Learning Services is hosting an online information session on Monday, January 26, at 7 p.m., for families of students with ministry designations and/or an individual education plan (IEP).

The session will provide information about the high school registration process, available support structures, and tips for a successful transition to high school. Preregistration is required (link below).

Learning Services Grade 7 Parent Information Night
Monday, January 26, 2026
7 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

Preregister at https://bit.ly/3Ysu3UT

REMINDER: Registration for winter after-school programs closes Wednesday

There are still spots available in the winter after-school program(s) offered at your school. Registration closes Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11 p.m.

Program information, fees, session dates and registration instructions for your school can be viewed on the district website.

All registrations are on a first come, first serve basis. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrolment.

For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca.

PerfectMind Registration Instructions

  1. Go to https://schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com
  2. Create an account if you are new to the site
  3. Login
  4. Click on the ‘Schedule’ icon at the top left of the screen
  5. Click on the link to your school under ‘Program Registration’
  6. Click on the program name
  7. Click ‘Reserve’
  8. Add Family Member (your child) and click ‘Next’
  9. Complete permission form and click ‘Next’
  10. Complete payment

📅 This Week’s Schedule

Monday, January 12th            
Intermediate Girls Drop-In Basketball @ Recess
Ballstars Boys Basketball Practice @ 12pm
Absolute Magnitude Away Game at CQE
Ballstars Home Game vs Fairview

Tuesday, January 13th
Comp Girls Basketball @ 7:30am
Grade 4/5 Drop in Basketball @ Recess
Rec Girls Basketball @ 2:30pm
String Club Grades 2-7 Mrs. Manji’s Class 2:25-3:00 pm

 Wednesday, January 14th          
Div. 2 Salish by the River 8:45-11:45
Grade 6/7 Drop in Basketball @ Recess
Comp Girls’ Basketball Practice – 2:20pm

Thursday, January 15th
Black Excellence Day- everyone is encouraged to wear Black
Rec Girls Basketball – 7:30am
Grade 4/5 Drop in Basketball @ Recess
Ballstars Basketball Practice @ 12pm
Girls Comp Basketball Practice – 2:20pm

Friday, January 16th.
Albion Spirit wear and school colours day
Absolute Magnitude Boys Basketball Practice – 7:30am
Grade 6 Immunizations in MPR
PAC treat (Popping Candy) for sale after school for $2.00

📌 Upcoming Dates

  • January 20- Skating Div. 3, 7 and 13 10:15-12:00 pm
    PAC Meeting 6:30 pm Library or Zoom
  • January 23- PAC Hot Lunch – Quasada
  • January 27- Non-Instructional Day