Weekly memo March 3-7, 2025

My apology that it has been a couple of weeks since a weekly memo has been posted as unfortunately I had been recovering from the flu.  My hope is that this week’s memo will catch all families up with all the happenings that are occurring at the school.

A huge thank you to all the families that attended the Bingo fundraiser on Friday evening.  The event was very well attended and was lots of fun.  Once we get a total of the amount that was raised I will be sure to post it!

I would like to announce that effective March 31st I will be taking a medical leave as over spring break as I will have had knee surgery.  In my absence Mr. Sheridan will be assuming the role of Acting Principal and Mrs. Ryder will be assuming the role of Acting Vice Principal.  During Mrs. Ryder’s reassignment, Ms. Kahlert has been hired as the Kindergarten/Grade 1 teacher.  A warm welcome to Ms. Kahlert to Albion and congratulations to Mr. Sheridan and Mrs. Ryder as they take on their new positions.

Term 2 Student Inclusive Conferencing
A reminder that Term 2 Student Inclusive Conferencing is occurring this week.  Please be sure to log on to  the Parent Portal to set up a meeting time with your child’s classroom teacher.  Students will be dismissed on Thursday at 11:30 am and on Friday there are no regular classes.

Be sure to check out the Lost and Found for there are several unclaimed items in there.  Any items remaining after Friday, March 14th will be donated to charity.

Students Arriving Late
It is being observed that we continue to have a number of students who are arriving to school after the 8:30 am bell.  If students arrive after this bell they are late.  It has come to our attention that some families think that there was a grace period from the 8:30 am bell to the start of the morning announcements.  Please know that this is incorrect as any student arriving after 8:30 am will be marked late.  For clarity, students arriving at 8:30 am prior to the morning announcements are sent to class and the classroom teacher is responsible for marking the student late.  If the student arrives after the morning announcements then they need to report to the office for a late slip.

February Student Stars
The following students were recognized during the month of February for their amazing work!

Daymon K	Riley O	Ryan S	Zia S
Chris C	Sophia R	Marley M	Minaga W-K
Bibi M	Violet K	Aurora B	Harley J
Greyson C	Kylan M	Aiden N	Kinsley C
Hannah W	Bowen C	Ben C	Elsa Y
Myles M	Madison F	William P	Sydney L
Skyler J	Nivedhya L	Gurnaaz P	Benjamin G
Cameron H	Connor W	Kaia C	Ayla D
Jake W	Lynzee G	Ari M	Karan P
Brody W	Alanis E	Nixon L	Mason M
Yohanan S	Pedram B	Azzy S	Jude D
Logan B	Sloan H	Colton T	Ava C
Caleb Ryan	Afielle T	Maya N	Jojo H
Remy E	Noah C	Ashton M	Aoife H
Ava B	Jaxxon G	Grayson T	Zoey K
			Nixon L

Lunar New Year
Sorry that this has not been communicated sooner but, be sure to check out the district story posted on the district website regarding Lunar New Year https://www.sd42.ca/district-highlight/elementary-students-lion-dance/  Thank you again goes to Ms. Wiens and Mr. Jung for organizing this event.

March Hot Lunch
PAC Little Caesars- Friday, March 14 (Orders due on www.munchalunch.com by 9:00 pm Thursday March 3)
Universal Lunch Program Tuesday and Thursday see menu here

Upcoming PAC Events
Krispy Kreme- Orders are due tomorrow (Tuesday, March 4).  Pick up is on Friday, March 14th.  Orders can be placed at www.munchalunch.com

April 5 Abbotsford Canucks School Spirit Night Fundraiser
Tickets can be purchased here

Next PAC meeting is April 14th via Zoom.  The Zoom link will be sent out on the Parent Portal closer to the meeting date.

After School Programs
Registration for spring after-school programs will open at noon on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and close on April 2, 2025, at 11 p.m.
Here is a link to the programs that are being offered at Albion Here is a link to the flyer: https://www.sd42.ca/assets/media/Albion-Elementary-Spring-2025-ASPF.pdf
All registrations are on a first come, first serve basis. Registration instructions for PerfectMind are below. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrolment.

This week
Monday, March 3^rd
Girls’ Comp Basketball Practice @ 7:30am
Grade 2/3 Drop In Badminton @ recess
Girls’ Comp Away Game at Harry Hooge
Boys’ Rec Home Game vs Harry Hooge

Tuesday, March 4^th
Div. 14 and 18 Skating 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Grade 4/5 Drop In Badminton @ recess
Krispy Kream orders due at 12:00 pm
Grade 6/7 Drop In Badminton at 12:20pm – With Ms. Cortina

Wednesday, March 5^th
Grade 2/3 Drop In Badminton @ recess
Girls’ Comp Basketball Practice – 2:30 to 4:30pm

Thursday, March 6^th
Grade 4/5 Drop In Badminton @ recess
Dismissal 11:30 am Student Inclusive Conferencing
Bingo night left overs for sale after school- Chips, Pop, Bubly  Water and a variety of chocolate bars for sale $2.00 each.  Limited quantities, first come, first serve.
Girls’ Comp Quarterfinal game – Details TBA
Little Caesars PAC Hot Lunch Orders due on www.munchalunch.com by 9:00 pm

Friday, March 7^th
No Classes Student Inclusive Conferencing
After School Basketball Program @ 2:30pm

Upcoming Events
March 11- Skating Div. 5 and 17 8:35 am -10:30 am
March 13- Albion Jump-a-thon
Div. 15 and 16 Bowling 11:15-1:30 pm
March 14 – Last Day before Spring Break
Little Caesar PAC Hot lunch
Kristy Kreme Order pick up at dismissal
March 31- School Reopens after break
April 4- Fun Friday
PAC Pancake breakfast
Chocolate bars for sale after school $3.00 each
April 5 – Abbotsford Canucks game
April 14 – PAC meeting 7:00 pm (Zoom)
April 18- Good Friday- No School
April 21- Easter Monday- No School
April 25 – Movie Night